HR Business Partner

About the role

In this high-impact role within our matrix organization, the HR BP supports the local HR GWO (Global Workforce Operations) team in Turnhout, Belgium, while serving as a strategic business partner to the local leadership team and reporting directly to the HR Director. This position also offers a chance to take on a regional HR leadership role within the Regional Leadership Team within a foreseeable timeframe. It is a full-time position with a preference of a daily presence on-site.

Responsibilities

Develop, deploy, and lead the implementation of HR strategies supporting business objectives, corporate and legal requirements, including DE&I, employee wellbeing, leadership development, and employee engagement.; Partner with European HR leadership, Corporate Functional HR Leaders, OD, and TA teams to deliver strategic HR initiatives and drive the effective implementation of the performance management system.; Implement processes and systems to support recruitment of high-caliber talent, enhance HR capability and service delivery, and drive succession planning tools.; Lead communication, culture, health, wellbeing, and community programs, ensuring Turnhout HR policies and processes align with legal, business, and cultural requirements.; Manage collective labor agreement (CLA) negotiations, foster collaboration with unions and works councils, and coach the local leadership team to drive an engaging company culture.

Requirements

10+ years work experience in generalist human resources positions, ideally within a manufacturing environment and at manager level.; Solid (working) experience in Belgium employment legislation, employee relations & collective agreements negotiation, as well as strategic planning and analytical/financial skills.; Exceptional leadership and influencing skills combined with a passion for continuous improvement/innovation / change management / cross-cultural awareness/diversity, equity, and inclusion.; Strong communication skills and the ability to be an inspirational coach and empower your team.; Fluent in English and Dutch.; Skilled in building key relationships at all levels of the organization with an “executive maturity” mindset to work as a “Business Partner”.; Creativity, excitement, and innovation, entrepreneurial spirit for growing a sustainable business to set your career at Avery Dennison.

Benefits

Comprehensive Financial & Health Security: Fully employer-funded group insurance, and Hospitalization insurance. Benefit from Meal Vouchers (€10), a Year-End Bonus, Seniority Bonus. Through our Cafeteria Plan, you can convert your senority days, year-end bonus and/or up to 10% of your gross monthly salary into personalized benefits — such as bicycle leasing, mobile devices, laptops, warrants, benefit cars, or other flexible options. We also offer a Solidarity Fund to support colleagues and families in times of loss.; Time Off & Flexibility: Benefits include 20 days of paid annual leave, 10 public holidays, and 18 additional days of reduced hours. We offer flexible working hours (start between 7:00–9:00 AM, end between 3:30–6:00 PM) and teleworking opportunities for better work-life balance.; Continuous Development: Develop your career through a Personal Development Plan, creating and maintaining your own talent profile, and access to specialized training programs, one-on-one coaching, and Dutch language courses to support your growth within our organization.; On-site & Community Perks: Take advantage of free parking, EV chargers, a company restaurant, free coffee/tea, and "My Avery Dennison Benefits" for online shopping discounts. We offer an Employee Assistance Program and host social activities.