Join Air Liquide in Uccle as Head of Employee Relations and play a key role in fostering a positive and productive workplace environment.

Location : Uccle

Company Name: Air Liquide

Job Type: Full-time (On-site)

Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company operates in over 70 countries and serves a wide range of industries, including energy, chemicals, electronics, healthcare, and manufacturing.

About the Job

The Head of Employee Relations is a key member of the Ressources humaines team, managing employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Employee & Labor Relations

• Join HR projects with strong impact on social consultation or labor law in Belgium and the Netherlands.

• Act as a trusted HR partner for managers and HRBPs, driving fresh approaches to social dialogue and strategy.

• Support and organize smooth social consultations with unions and work councils in both Belgium and the Netherlands.

• Guide business leaders during formal and informal social consultations with clear advice and structured participation.

• Lead the negotiation, preparation, and implementation of collective labor agreements and internal employment rules.

• Build employee engagement strategies during times of business, cultural, and HR transformation.

• Provide advice and consistent policies for fair and transparent disciplinary processes.

Social, Labor & Fiscal Law Expertise

• Stay informed on labor and tax law changes through regular legal monitoring in both Belgium and the Netherlands.

• Ensure HR policies and procedures meet all legal labor and tax requirements.

• Advise managers and HR teams on employment law issues using your expertise and external legal benchmarks.

• Manage employee-related legal claims and inquiries professionally and efficiently.

• Run internal audits to check legal compliance across HR operations.

Employee Benefits

• Lead benefits projects to improve the employee experience and support HR goals.

• Review and recommend updates to benefit plans based on employee needs, market data, and cost analysis.

Policy Development and Compliance

• Create and update HR policies to reflect legal requirements and best practices.

• Communicate HR policies clearly and ensure all employees understand and follow them.

• Apply HR policies consistently across teams and departments to ensure fairness.

Your Profile

• Communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of the organization.

• Build strong relationships using empathy, active listening, and problem-solving skills.

• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with complete discretion and trust.

• Adapt your work style across different cultures and countries, especially in the Benelux region.

• Collaborate with corporate teams while respecting local practices and expectations.

• Stay organized and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Work independently but also thrive in a collaborative team setting.

• Influence stakeholders through strong listening, empathy, and honest communication.

• Guide behavior and decisions to align with business goals and values.

Knowledge & Experience

• Bring solid experience in employee relations and social law.

• Understand Compensation & Benefits frameworks and best practices.

• Stay current on Belgian and Dutch labor and fiscal law changes.

• Ensure compliance through strong legal and regulatory knowledge.

Languages

• You speak and work fluently in Dutch, French, and English.

Ready to Make an Impact?
Join Air Liquide in shaping a positive, forward-thinking employee relations culture. Be part of a team where your expertise drives real change. Apply now and help us build a stronger, more engaged workplace across Belgium and the Netherlands.

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