Human Resources Manager - Bruxelles Watermael-Boitsfort, België - International School of Brussels

International School of Brussels
International School of Brussels
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Bruxelles Watermael-Boitsfort, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

The International School of Brussels (ISB) is a dynamic, inclusive learning organisation committed to developing independent learners and international citizens.

The school is a vibrant community in which students, teachers, staff and parents work together towards the achievement of our mission and goals.

Introduction to position

This senior position covers all aspects of the school's HR function, including final responsibility for payroll management, recruitment, labour relations and strategic and visionary HR leadership.

With a headcount of about 340, the position requires an in-depth knowledge of Belgian labour law and social legislation, as well as extensive experience in people management; in effect she/he will act as an HR Partner.

The position reports to the Director of Finance & Operations with dotted line direct access to the School Director

Key accountabilities

Compensation and Benefits Management

  • Instructs the HR Senior Coordinator, in charge of the payroll, regarding changes to the payroll database by means of "HR action sheets".
  • Verifies monthly payroll output for accuracy and completeness, making the final signoff before dispatch to our social secretariat for payment.
  • Maintains and adjusts pay scales and benefits as needed.
  • Coordinates the annual Belgian income tax compliance programme for employees.
  • Builds the annual staffing budget in close cooperation with the Finance Manager.
  • Proactively informs Finance of all unusual HR/payrelated or unbudgeted events that affect the annual forecast.
Labour relations

  • Operational leadership of the Works' Council under control of the President: preparation of meetings, negotiation of agenda items, preparation of responses to queries and organisation of social elections.
  • Campuswide people problem solving, mediation and HRrelated policy articulation.
  • Owner of the Employee Handbook, which reflects current practices and policies applied by Management after consultation of the Works' Council.
  • Owner of the "Règlement de Travail" and responsible for maintaining the document uptodate
  • Internal consulting expert for Belgian labour law queries. Makes recommendations on the best course of action for the organisation at strategic level.
  • Ensures clear internal and external HR communication.
HR Department management and representation

  • Chairs regular HR Team meetings and sets department objectives.
  • Promotes and monitors professional growth of two HR team members.
  • Allocates tasks and responsibilities within the HR team. Manages the HR team's workload and addresses staffing aspects.
  • Liaises with Finance and other departments for crossdepartmental projects.
  • In conjunction with the HR team, reviews periodically all HR services suppliers and negotiates best terms.
Recruitment

  • Drafts job descriptions and recruitment adverts of nonteaching staff.
  • Manages vacancy advertising for all channels (press, online search engines, social media, etc.) in conjunction with the Communications department.
  • Sets/proposes compensation packages within established policies and pay scales.
  • Oversees the onboarding/welcoming process of new employees by the HR team.
  • Is responsible for information sessions and presentations to new employees in conjunction with other members of the HR team.
Skills and competences

  • Proven working experience as HR Manager in a peopledriven organisation with a strong focus on operational HR matters;
  • Bachelor or master degree with profound knowledge of Belgian social and labour law for blue and whitecollar workers. Basic knowledge of Belgian income tax is a plus;
  • Comfortable in a multicultural environment;
  • Able to improve current HR practices and processes for future development
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French. Dutch is a plus;
  • Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills;
  • Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organisation;
  • IT literate (MS Office, Google suite;);
  • Knowledge of HR systems and databases (eBlox is a plus);
  • Detail and number oriented with good analytical skills;
  • Energetic and determined to implement decisions that involve change;
  • Stress resistant, able to work under time pressure;
  • Ability to lead a small team;
  • Discrete, empathic, people oriented and results driven;


The International School of Brussels is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion or marital status.

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