Country People Lead - Belgium

Job DescriptionThe Country People Lead Belgium acts as the senior HR leader for strategic HR leadership in Belgium. The role ensures that Belgium’s legal, social, labour and organisational specificities are strongly reflected in Group People Strategy, while translating Group directions into compliant, relevant, and impactful local People Plans.The role acts as the senior HR contributor in the country/region, driving local people agenda, workforce planning, talent, social relations, and the consistent delivery of HR excellence across all divisions.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Local AdaptationShape the Belgium People Strategy by integrating legal, labour market, cultural and organisational insights into Group HR design. Adapt, co‑create and deploy Group HR solutions with Enterprise People Partners and Centres of Excellence (COEs), ensuring strong buy‑in in a multi‑stakeholder environment. Act as a guardian of Belgian social, legal and cultural specificities in global HR discussions. Business Partnership & Leadership SupportServe as a strategic advisor and support all senior leaders across all Belgian business lines. Strengthen local HR leadership and ensure smooth collaboration between all HR teams. People Operations & GovernanceEnsure consistent, fair, and compliant HR practices across all business lines operating in Belgium. Oversee and partner in supporting workforce planning, organisational design, mobility, and talent management aligned with Belgian context and Group ambitions. Lead and continuously improve the core HR cycles (performance, compensation, talent, succession), ensuring discipline and operational excellence. Social Relations & Risk Management (Belgium Focus)Maintain and foster strong, trust-based relationships with Belgian employee representatives and unions. Act as the senior lead in social dialogue, including negotiations, works council interactions, and collective matters, in close collaboration with HR Legal Provide expert guidance during re-organisations, legal restructurings, and transformation projects. Anticipate people risks and ensure early mitigation. Board & Senior Governance EngagementProvide clear insights, reporting, and recommendations on people matters to the local Board. ProfileEssential ExperienceExtensive HR leadership experience in Belgium, ideally within an international or highly matrixed organisation. Proven track record working with social partners, leading works councils/union negotiations, and engaging in constructive social dialogue. Experience managing re-organisations or major transformation programmes in the Belgian labour context. Demonstrated ability to operate with influence across multiple reporting lines and diverse stakeholders. CapabilitiesStrong knowledge of Belgian employment law, labour market trends, and socioeconomic context. Skilled influencer, capable of driving alignment in a complex matrix with many senior stakeholders. Strategic thinker with operational discipline and strong resilience under ambiguity. Excellent communication, relationship building, and senior leadership engagement skills (including Board level).Skills & CompetenciesStrategic HR LeadershipAnticipates future workforce needs in Belgium; adapts global strategy to local reality. Organisational & Cultural LeadershipInfluences senior leaders, drives cultural evolution, and makes sound decisions on sensitive people matters. Social Relations & GovernanceManages union interactions, conducts complex negotiations, ensures compliance, and upholds governance standards. Stakeholder Influence (Matrix Mastery)Navigates complex structures, aligns multiple senior leaders, and builds trust across Group and local teams. Business & Workforce AcumenUnderstands business strategy, identifies organisational design risks, and anticipates talent challenges. Change LeadershipLeads re-organisations and transformation with clarity, empathy, and resilience. Execution ExcellenceDrives operational discipline, sets high HR standards, and monitors performance metrics. About UsWhy join usEmbark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.What We OfferWork closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries. Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment. Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.Ways of workingFind your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office 8 days a month and also benefit from remote working.Great Place to Work for AllWe are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process. Our values guide how we work together and shape our future: Our mission and values - Euroclear