This HR Manager role is a challenging management position within a leading organization in the social and circular economy. As a member of the Management Team, you will actively shape the further development of the organization, acting as a strategic sparring partner for the General Director and the Management Team. You will translate organizational, sector, and HR data insights into substantiated advice and concrete priorities, leading a multidisciplinary team of six employees.
Responsibilities
Actively shape the further development of the organization as a member of the Management Team
Act as a strategic sparring partner for the General Director and the Management Team
Translate insights from the organization, sector, and HR data into substantiated advice and concrete priorities
Create support during change processes, support managers, and guide people towards a culture centered on feedback, appreciation, and collaboration
Lead a multidisciplinary team of six employees
Coach employees, encourage ownership, monitor service quality, and ensure efficient organization
Report directly to the General Director
Ensure a professional and human-centered HR policy
Monitor, optimize, and develop HR policy, HR processes, and organization-wide HR operations
Translate the organizational strategy into a future-oriented HR policy and concrete objectives and action plans
Actively monitor changes in social legislation and regulations regarding customized work and social economy, and implement them where necessary
Participate in social consultations and contribute to sustainable social relationships
Maintain strong collaborations with external partners such as VDAB, OCMW's, Herwin, and other stakeholders
Monitor personnel budgets and subsidy applications, and make HR results visible with relevant indicators to guide policy and processes
Actively monitor developments in AI and digitalization and translate them into responsible, efficient, and human-centered applications within HR processes
Develop a policy that strengthens talent development, well-being, engagement, and sustainable employability of all employees
Requirements
Strategic insight: translate organizational objectives and relevant HR data into a future-oriented policy, clear priorities, and sustainable improvements
Management: think at a tactical and strategic level about personnel deployment, available budgets/resources, and the development of various projects as a member of the management team
Anticipate the impact of digitalization on work, competencies, and personnel needs
Leadership: coach, motivate, evaluate, and guide your team in a clear and human-centered way
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Planning and organizing: bring structure and maintain an overview, even in the complex environment of a customized work company
Connecting ability: achieve results and strengthen relationships through an open and connecting style
Knowledge: possess solid HR expertise and actively monitor relevant developments within HR and the social economy
Change management: create support, support managers, and be a credible example in a culture of open dialogue, feedback, and appreciation
Digital and AI literacy: possess sufficient current knowledge to critically assess existing HR applications and new digital developments, recognize opportunities and limitations, and guide their responsible use within HR
Privacy and GDPR: understand the principles of data protection and apply them carefully when processing personnel data, HR data, and digital applications
Master's degree or equivalent experience
At least five years of relevant management experience within HR, with policy development and team management as important components
Nice to have:
Experience within the social economy
Benefits
Meaningful work and a challenging management position
Function with high autonomy, impact, and direct involvement in the strategic development of the organization
Extensive development opportunities in a rapidly growing organization
Full-time contract of indefinite duration
Extra collective labor agreement leave
Meal vouchers
Bicycle allowance
Expense allowance
Reimbursement of public transport (train)
Company computer
Company clothing
Company training
Professional mobile phone
Internet allowance
Training allowance
Travel expense allowance
Important Details
Work format: hybrid telework options
About the Company
Kringwinkel Hageland is a learning company with climate ambitions, focusing daily on the talents of its 344 employees. Annually, they process almost 4800 tons of reusable goods, giving as many items as possible a second life through their network of thrift stores in Aarschot, Boutersem, Diest, Glabbeek, Landen, Tielt-Winge, Tienen, and Tremelo. The organization will have been serving people, the environment, and wallets for 30 years in 2026.