HR Manager

APK Group, the catalyst of the future. We are a leading growth company in the world of smart and sustainable infrastructure for the cities of tomorrow. We have been doing this since 1960. Eight sectors form the core of our existence: water, energy, mobility, telecom, landscape, recycling, trenchless technologies, and construction. We carry out these activities with more than 2,300 employees within the BENELUX and Germany. As HR Manager, you lead the HR department of APK Belgium. You are ultimately responsible for payroll, HR support, and Learning & Development administration for multiple entities. In a context involving various collective labor agreements and complex legislation, you ensure standardized processes, compliance, and operational efficiency. You make a concrete contribution to the HR P&L and act as a sparring partner for senior management.
Managing HR Business Partners, Payroll, HR Support, and L&D administration. Coaching and developing your team; Ensure operational continuity and quality.
Implement process optimizations based on internal audits and best practices.
Lead HR projects and report on progress and results.
Develop and monitor KPIs for HR processes and business service delivery.
Ensure quality and compliance for all legal entities through standardization.
Oversee administrative procedures in accordance with legislation and internal guidelines.
Monitor technical and legal developments and translate these into policy.
Monitor business and compliance risks; support with financial audits.
Coordinate with senior management regarding escalations, SLAs, and process improvements.
Collaborate with external partners (insurers, accountants, suppliers) to guarantee compliance and improve processes.
### Profile
Master's level of work and thinking (HR-related).
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in an HR director position.
Thorough knowledge of Belgian HR legislation and collective labor agreements; An international context is a plus. Demonstrable experience in setting up and optimizing administrative HR systems and processes. Strong in people management: coaching, prioritizing, and performance management. Experienced in project management and change processes. Analytical, structured, and results-oriented. Strong communication skills in stakeholder management. No-nonsense & down-to-earth: pragmatic, decisive, and hands-on.
### Offer
A management role with strategic impact within a leading construction and infrastructure group. High degree of autonomy and room to help shape HR policy. Competitive remuneration with a variable component. Option to collaborate on a freelance basis. Long-term perspective within a family-owned, growing organization. Professional environment with short lines of communication and clear decision-making structures.
### Skills: Developing a personnel policy, Managing a training program or plan, Driving job and competency management, Organizing performance evaluations, Implementing a career policy