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HR & Communications Officer

Date:  Jan 21, 2025
Location: 

Hamme, BE

Company:  Bekaert NV

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. 

 

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

 

Purpose and Mission

 

As HR & Communications Officer, you are the first point of contact for all HR-related questions, processes and projects. You foster a positive work environment, promote employee engagement and ensure smooth communication.

Key HR Activities and Responsibilities

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  • Employee Relations: As first point of contact for blue and white collars, you address all HR-related topics and questions.
  • Recruitment & onboarding: You coordinate the recruitment process from job description to interviewing and ultimately handle the onboarding process for new hires.
  • Training & Development: You handle training requests and initiatives, support the roll-out and track employee attendance and progress.
  • Payroll & Benefits Administration: You assist with the preparation and processing of payroll, benefits and other compensation-related tasks.
  • HR Policies & Compliance: You create and update employee handbooks and HR policies, ensuring compliance with local labour laws and organizational guidelines.
  • Performance Management: You follow up on performance appraisals, ensuring employees receive feedback and support for career growth.
  • Employee Engagement: You assist in the development and execution of employee engagement activities

Key Communication Activities & Responsibilities:

 

  • Employee Communications: You write and distribute internal newsletters, emails, and announcements, ensuring clear and concise messaging across our channels, in line with Group Communications strategy and narrative.
  • Event Coordination: You help organize events, meetings, workshops, and much more, facilitating collaboration and engagement across teams.
  • Digital Content: You assist with the creation of content for the company website and other employee and/or external-facing communications on channels such as social media. .

Skills

 

  • Proven experience as an HR officer.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development, etc.).
  • Understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures.
  • Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office and digital communication channels.
  • Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.
  • Strong ethics and reliability.

 

Be bold and take the leap!

 

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! 
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers


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