Strategic HRBP in Brussel

Goal

bpost group is always on the move. We create an environment for our people with challenging projects, inspiring collaborations and the latest technologies, with interesting job opportunities and training programs for everyone.

The Strategic HRBP reports to the Strategic HRBP Manager and develops a strategic partnership with senior management of the support units for which he/she is responsible by:

• identifying, implementing and monitoring appropriate actions, initiatives and files of medium complexity,
• managing simple organisational structures and standard processes in line with HR policies and procedures in order to support the business in achieving their strategic objectives.

Your mission

1. You acquire and maintain knowledge of the core business, strategy and priorities of the clients in the portfolio (business acumen), as well as identify the profile and development potential of the n-1 of your clients.

2. You function (for the entities for which you are responsible), as a proactive strategic partner and main contact regarding HR matters by drawing up an annual strategic plan, determining the needs of the business and translating them into concrete developments and actions, in close cooperation with the Centre of Competence (COC) in order to support the business in achieving its objectives.

3. You Contribute, as a member of the Strategic HR Business Partner Team, to the elaboration of the HR strategy, participate in the development and improvement of Corporate HR programmes, processes and policies and direct the Center of Competence in developing appropriate solutions for the business for which you are responsible, in order to ensure efficient and qualitative support of the business.

4. You develop an annual strategic plan for your business and initiate the necessary key initiatives in order to make a difference in the implementation of the business strategy.

5. You assure a number of HR services within the business unit in order to contribute to the implementation of BU objectives in representing the HR&O department and the following programmes and policies :

- Change Management:

Determine, together with the BUs the necessary change programmes and take ultimate responsibility for all HR aspects of reorganisation projects.

- Attract, Source and Deploy:

In charge of all internal and external recruitment processes of the entities in scope, personally handling all senior management recruitment files.

-Learn & Re-deploy:

In charge of training, coaching and development plans of the entities for which you are responsible.

- Talent & Performance Management:

To manage, facilitate and monitor Talent & Performance programmes and policies for the entities in scope and support the Senex/Senior Managers in their role in these programmes and policies.

- Reward:

Take ultimate responsibility in the implementation of Reward Management programmes and policies for the entities in scope, and strive to maintain internal cohesion.

- Organisation Design:

Advise and guide Senex/Senior Managers in the area of organisational structure and major reorganisations.

- Exit:

Bear ultimate responsibility for the efficient progress of the exit procedure, support and guide Senex/Senior Managers in the preparation of exit files.

- Union & Employee Relations:

Maintain good relationship with social partners in order to maintain social peace.

6. You coach and support senior management on people management of their employees and their own personal development (by means of a personal development plan) in order to optimally develop their competences as managers and guide them in their leading@bpost change journey.

Your profile

You combine strong project management skills with leadership and influencing skills.

More particularly, the candidate should successfully demonstrate following experience & competences:

• Master degree or equivalent by experience;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR generalist position, ideally in a large/complex organisation;
• Curiosity to immerse yourself in bpost’s different employee status and HR processes;
• Previous experience with the unions is nice to have;
• You are a proactive collaborator, willing to propose solutions and ideas to challenges based on expertise, debate their merits, and make final recommendations to the senior management; 
• Sufficient credibility & authority to work with senior stakeholders (across organization & in committees);
• Stress resilient, agile & trustworthy;
• Influencing & communication skills;
• Very good knowledge of Dutch, French and English;

Why bpost?

Like many other companies, we offer, in addition to a monthly salary, a wide range of benefits, including meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, disability insurance, a bonus, a company car, 20 days' leave and 7 additional statutory leave days, an end-of-year bonus, double holiday pay and many benefits from more than 100 bpost partners.

This is where we really stand out:

• Decisions are taken here in Belgium. At the same time, you are part of an international story, thanks to our many activities in Europe, US and Asia. In your role you will have a direct impact.
• You will find yourself in a company in a state of flux with big ambitions and a strong transformation agenda. Admittedly, this creates some complexity, but above all a lot of challenges and innovative projects.
• The atmosphere, the collegiality and the friendly bpost culture is unique. And we will prove it.
• You can focus 100% on your job, with optimal support from all our internal services.

As an international service provider of parcel and e-commerce logistics, we create real connections between millions of people, businesses and communities. Our team of +34,000 employees is our greatest asset in this story. Thanks to them, we continue to play a key role in our rapidly changing society.