Overview

Are you ready to be the catalyst for human potential? Join our dynamic HR team and become an integral part of a workplace that values growth, opportunity, and innovation.

 We are seeking a skilled and experienced HR Manager (Generalist) to join our Human Resources team in Belgium. In this role, you will primarily support the Belgian and Luxemburg legal entities while also contributing to the broader Human Resources Generalist needs across the Europe North Human Resources Organisation.

As our HR Generalist, you will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day HR operational functions within for our business in your geography. The ideal candidate will be highly process-oriented and possess a strong understanding of local labor laws and consultation requirements. Experience in managing reorganizations and ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks is essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update HR policies and practices to ensure compliance with local labor law and other relevant regulations.

• Partner with the wider HR Ecosystem to ensure delivery of a compliant employee experience.

• Support various projects and initiatives, such as onboarding changes, acquisitions, policy & process related changes.

• Facilitate HR governance processes and maintain accurate HR information across the organization (e.g., immigration, mobility, offer governance).

• Work collaboratively and pro-actively with the business, employee representative groups and other committees  to ensure statutory compliance and trusted working relationships.

• Represent Belgium  & Luxemburg as part of the wider EMEA ONEHR team identifying needs, developing plans, and implementation thereof.

• Represent HR in compliance and governance committees and collaborate with stakeholders including Finance, Payroll, Procurement, and Legal.

• Deliver data driven business insights on HR related projects to business leaders, as and when required, creating efficient and automated reports to guide policy.

• Be the main contact for crisis management and business continuity planning, such as emergency response, disaster recovery, and employee well-being programs.

• Develop and manage employee engagement programs and activities, including resource groups and well-being initiatives.

• Act as a coach to provide leadership guidance and accountability to maintain a high performance culture.

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources (HR), Legal, Business, Psychology, or related field AND extensive experience with HR or related experience (e.g. hiring, training, performance management) involving applicable employment laws and policies

• OR equivalent experience.

• Expert knowledge of Belgian/Luxemburg labor law, operating in an international and matrixed environment.

• Proven experience working with Workers Councils / employee representatives

• Demonstrated competency in local best practices, HR policies, and compliance requirements (such as GDPR, health & safety, benefits, and local documentation).

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence leaders, employees, and external partners.

• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-focused approach.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken French, Dutch and English required to support local stakeholders and documentation

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.