Local HR Manager at Devoteam

Machelen, Flanders, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Management, HRBP Development, Performance Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Labor Law Compliance, Works Council Liaison, Regulatory Oversight, Occupational Health, Talent Management, Culture Translation, Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Teamwork

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description Devoteam is a leading consulting firm focused on digital transformation. We help our clients leverage technology to achieve their business goals. Our longstanding partnerships with leaders like AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and ServiceNow amplify our capabilities, allowing us to deliver top-tier expertise and award-winning services. We complement these partnerships with in-depth Cyber, Data & AI, Software development and multi cloud expertise. For 30 years, we have always been guiding our customers on the next tech wave. Devoteam has guided organizations through the Internet and cloud. The next revolution? AI. With 11,000 tech natives working in 25+ countries, we bring you highly skilled IT experts across Europe At Devoteam, tech is in our DNA, and it’s the people we empower with tech. Now, with responsible AI, we’re ready to unlock a future where technology drives positive change Job Description The Local HR Manager serves as the Country Point of Contact (PoC) and the "social glue" of the national organization. Next to your role as local HR Manager, you are the HR lead for selected Benelux Pillars, the sparring partner for leadership and the direct manager of the local HR team. While the Benelux CHRO sets the strategy and regional policy, you ensure local execution is compliant and authentic. In your role as HR Lead for the Benelux Pillars, you ensure that the people strategy for your assigned business units is consistent across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Key Responsibilities Team Management & HRBP Development Direct Management: Act as the direct manager for local HRBPs, overseeing their daily activities and workload. Second-Line Escalation: You serve as the escalation point for complex local HR matters raised by any HRBP in that country, regardless of their pillar. Performance Accountability: Responsible for the overall performance of the local HRBP team. Annual Reviews: Execute the full performance cycle for HRBPs, including setting annual goals and conducting formal end-of-year reviews. Coaching & Mentoring: Provide ongoing guidance to HRBPs to help them navigate complex pillar-specific challenges. Escalation Support: Serve as the first point of escalation for HRBPs on complex labor law issues or high-risk cases. Local Governance & Compliance Legal Primary Liaison: Act as the (primary) interface for the local works council. Compliance Council: Represent the country in the "Local Compliance Council" alongside the BE compensation & benefits lead. Regulatory Oversight: Ensure all HR policies adhere to specific national labor laws and alert the Benelux CHRO to any legislative changes. Occupational Health: Lead the partnership with local health services to drive effective absence management HR Pillar Lead Leadership Sparring: Partner with Pillar Directors to align regarding regional staffing with business strategy Strategic Partner: Ensure that the people strategy for your assigned pillars is consistent across Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Talent Management: You drive regional talent frameworks, ensuring your assigned pillars are appropriately resourced with the high-performing talent needed to meet future business goals. Culture Translation: Adapt regional Benelux "Group" policies (e.g., D&I or well-being) so they feel authentic and relevant to the local workforce. Business lead: to the Pillar HRBPs assigned to your pillars. Talent Cycles: Drive the execution of the performance and salary review rounds to ensure quality and consistency across all pillars. Operational Excellence & Innovation Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process simplification and automation within your country (extending to the region), leveraging AI to increase productivity. Data-Driven Decision Making: You translate pillar-specific data (attrition, absenteeism, skill gaps) into action plans. Qualifications Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree: Ideally in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or Labor Law 8–12 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or Senior HR Business Partner role IT Consulting Sector Experience is highly valued Fluent in Dutch/French and a good command of English Strong entrepreneurial spirit Passion for HR and people Excellent interpersonal skills as you will work closely with consultants, delivery and sales. Natural leadership to inspire, guide, develop and empower your team members. Team worker Deep interest in the world of technology Additional Information You will get an exciting challenge in a fast-moving international company From day 1, you will experience a culture with strong human values - respect, collaboration, frankness, entrepreneurship, ambition Everyday you will live in a dynamic environment, with inspiring colleagues & regular team building activities Your salary will be competitive and in line with your profile combined with extra legal advantages that include a company car, a fuel card, meal vouchers, laptop, health insurance, … You will get continuous training & opportunities to develop soft- and hard skills At Devoteam, we value a good work life-balance. Contract type: Permanent contract

Responsibilities

The Local HR Manager acts as the Country Point of Contact, managing the local HR team, serving as an escalation point for complex HR matters, and ensuring local execution of regional HR strategy across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.