Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development

About CAW Oost-Vlaanderen
The Centre for General Welfare Work (CAW) Oost-Vlaanderen is a frontline organization that strengthens people's well-being, with particular attention to those in vulnerable situations. We start from the strengths of clients and place a strong emphasis on collaboration — both internally and with external partners. Our employees are the beating heart of that mission. As Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, you ensure that they can do their work in the best possible conditions — today and tomorrow.
Your Role
As Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, you assume a strategic role within the Executive Committee, together with the General Director and the Content Director. You view HR not as a merely supporting function, but as a lever for organizational development and strategic realization. You combine vision with implementation power and know how to bridge the gap between strategy and daily practice. Ultimately responsible for human capital
Future-oriented HR policy
Organizational development and change
Leadership and coaching
Personnel budgeting and staffing
Social dialogue and stakeholder management
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Who are we looking for?
A strong and connecting HR leader with a passion for the welfare sector.
You preferably hold a Master's degree in a humanities field, or equivalent through experience.
You possess at least four years of relevant leadership experience in an (HR) management position.
You have solid HR experience at the policy level and can steer towards the right policy results and process improvements based on keen insight.
You are at home with change and transformation — you have guided organizations through complex processes and know the pitfalls as well as the success factors.
You combine strategic thinking with execution power. In addition to vision development, you know how to strike a good balance between thinking and doing. You operate from a helicopter perspective, but you are also at the wheel yourself.
You enjoy coaching a team and leading them to a higher level using a motivating leadership style. You inspire, stimulate change, and foster collaboration.
Consultation and networking are second nature to you. You constructively build partnerships and engage in social dialogue and external collaborations.
### Experience with non-profit operations, public procurement, and/or the welfare sector are clear assets.
**Offer**
**What can you expect from us?**
An engaging position with ultimate responsibility in an environment with clear societal relevance. A stable organization in motion, with strong HR maturity that encourages you to think and act in a future-oriented manner.
A challenging and responsible position with plenty of room for your own initiative.
A place on the Executive Committee where you have a direct impact on policy and the future of the organization.
A varied range of tasks and a strong team of competent and committed HR staff.
A full-time contract of indefinite duration. A salary scale (K1) in accordance with PC 319.01, where demonstrable and relevant seniority is taken into account, supplemented by a company car and fringe benefits.
The opportunity to manage your own work-life balance, including through teleworking and additional vacation days.
### Skills: Managing a budget, Determining staffing needs, Supervising recruitment, Developing a personnel policy, Organizing social dialogue, Critical thinking, Collaboration, Flexibility, Self-development, Persuasion, Providing direction, Stress resistance, Decision-making, Result-orientation, Initiative, Independence, Communication, Assertiveness, Empathy, Coaching, Planning and organizing, Responsibility, Analysis, Diligence, Reliability