Senior HRBP

Legendcareerseu
Belgium
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward HR professionals comfortable with organization development and multi-stakeholder project management, with a focus on strategic workforce planning and employee relations in a biotechnology setting in Belgium.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 15+ years of HR experience and a consulting background in organization development
    — “At least 15 years of HR experience, including 6 years as an HR Business Partner in a dynamic international environment.”
  • Individuals with a strong grasp of labor legislation and union engagement
    — “Your knowledge of labor legislation will be a strong asset, and experience interacting with unions is a plus.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands fluency in both Dutch and English, which may be a barrier for non-native speakers
    — “Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken”
  • Candidates must be prepared to manage complex employee relations and HR processes independently
    — “You are energized by complex employee relations topics.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in strategic workforce planning and talent management in your resume and interviews
    — “Examples of projects include strategic workforce planning, reviewing talent processes, succession planning”
  • Demonstrate your ability to coordinate cross-functional projects from start to finish
    — “You coordinate soft HR projects within the field of Organization Development from A to Z.”
  • Showcase your data-driven mindset with specific examples of translating HR data into business insights
    — “You translate HR data into clear and actionable insights for the business.”
  • Emphasize your experience in a consulting environment or with multi-stakeholder HR initiatives
    — “Project management experience, ideally gained in a consulting environment.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Successfully advised leaders and employees on HR procedures and complex HR matters
  • Coordinated and completed HR projects related to organization development
Typical background
Master’s degree in HR or related fieldAt least 15 years of HR experience, including 6 years as an HR Business Partner

Skills & requirements

Required

HR Business PartnerOrganization DevelopmentTalent ManagementSuccession PlanningStrategic Workforce PlanningProject ManagementCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementHR Data AnalysisLabor LegislationEmployee Relations

Preferred

Consulting ExperienceUnion Interaction

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunicationProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementEmpathyService OrientationPeople Driven ApproachData-driven MindsetAbility To Switch PrioritiesHROrganization DevelopmentTalent ManagementSuccession PlanningStrategic Workforce Planning

About the role

Original posting from Legendcareerseu via Greenhouse

What can you expect?

A unique HR role with dual responsibility. On the one hand, you will act as the HR point of contact for your assigned business unit(s), advising leaders and employees on a broad range of HR topics so they can stay focused on what matters most. On the other hand, you will drive and coordinate HR processes and projects related to organization development, such as talent management, succession planning and strategic workforce planning. Thanks to your expertise, Legend Biotech will continue to build leading soft HR processes that truly support our people and our business.

Here’s what you’ll do:

You will be the HR point of contact for your assigned business unit(s). You advise leaders and employees on HR procedures and more complex HR matters, acting as their trusted go-to partner for correct and timely guidance, while connecting them with the relevant Centers of Excellence, such as Talent Acquisition and Payroll, when needed.

You coordinate soft HR projects within the field of Organization Development from A to Z. You take initiative, assess impact and bring structure throughout every phase. Your project management, communication and stakeholder management skills are key to creating a best-in-class HR approach.

Examples of projects include strategic workforce planning, reviewing talent processes, succession planning, guiding leaders through new HR processes and supporting initiatives that strengthen sustainable organizational performance.

You work closely with people leaders and your HR colleagues to ensure knowledge and expertise are shared effectively. Together, you have one common goal: building an HR function that delivers excellent support to the business.

You support leaders in performance management, career development, coaching and feedback conversations. Through your guidance, they become even stronger leaders.

You are energized by complex employee relations topics. In this role, you translate HR data into clear and actionable insights for the business. Your knowledge of labor legislation will be a strong asset, and experience interacting with unions is a plus.

You keep a close eye on HR trends and critically assess where we can grow. You generate improvement ideas and translate them, together with the HR team, into practical HR projects.

You report to the Senior HR Director Europe.

Who are we looking for?

Education

A master’s degree.

Experience

At least 15 years of HR experience, including 6 years as an HR Business Partner in a dynamic international environment. 

Project management experience, ideally gained in a consulting environment.

Languages

Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken

Strengths

A pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, combined with strong insight and critical thinking.

Drive to lead projects, especially when they involve multiple stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate and build trust across all levels of the organization.

An empathic, service oriented and people driven approach.

A data-driven mindset.

The ability to switch quickly and set the right priorities in a fast moving environment.

Expertise

Strong expertise in organization development-related topics, ideally built in a consulting environment, including solid project management skills that can be applied confidently in an internal HR role.

Experience in talent and succession management and/or soft HR or organization development-related projects.

A solid understanding of HR processes, performance management, labor legislation and HR governance.

What do we offer you?

A meaningful role in a supportive and innovative work environment.

We value and encourage learning and personal development.

A permanent contract with a competitive salary and an attractive package of additional benefits.

Many fun and informal events.

The opportunity to be part of a professional and driven HR team with strong team spirit, a shared focus on results and a positive working atmosphere.

About Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative and life-saving cell therapies for the treatment of chronic and life-threatening diseases, such as cancer.

The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. Legend Biotech now employs over 2,400 people across six global manufacturing sites. Two of these sites are in Ghent: Obelisc (Technology Park Zwijnaarde) and Tech Lane (Eilandje Zwijnaarde).

In Ghent, Legend Biotech focuses on the production of advanced CAR-T cell therapies for the treatment of multiple myeloma, in close collaboration with Johnson & Johnson.

Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.

You can find more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data for recruitment purposes, including your rights under applicable data protection laws, in our Candidate Privacy Notice here: https://legendbiotech.eu/en/candidate-privacy-notice (Dutch: https://legendbiotech.eu/nl/candidate-privacy-notice).

Source: Legendcareerseu careers (Greenhouse)

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