HR Legal Counsel - Flemish Brabant

An international and fast-growing organization is looking for an HR Legal Counsel to strengthen its HR team. In this role, you will provide legal expertise on employment law matters, support employee relations, and contribute to the development and implementation of compliant HR policies and processes within a dynamic business environment.

Jobomschrijving

As HR Legal Counsel, you will be the reference person for all employment law and employee relations matters. Beyond providing legal support, you will actively manage social dialogue and play a key role in maintaining constructive relationships with unions and employee representative bodies.Key responsibilities: Providing expert advice on employment law and social legislation.

Leading and supporting discussions with trade unions and employee representatives. Managing employee relations issues and acting as a trusted partner during negotiations. Preparing, organizing, and attending Works Council and Health & Safety Committee meetings, including reporting and follow-up.

Supporting HR on social elections, compensation matters, pay transparency, working time regulations, mobility programs, compliance, GDPR, and training initiatives. Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, amendments, and HR documentation. Monitoring legislative developments and translating legal changes into practical HR policies.

Ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations. Master's Degree in Law. Between 2 to 6 years of experence in Employment Law.

Mandatory experience with trade unions and employee representative bodies. Demonstrated experience participating in social negotiations is essential. Solid understanding of social legislation and collective labour relations.

Fluent in Dutch and French. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and business-focused.

Comfortable advising HR and senior management. Collaborative personality with strong interpersonal skills.