HR Manager

HR Manager
Join a high-impact, well-funded start-up shaping the future of advanced cancer therapies 

As our client scale, they are looking for an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to build and lead people operations from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture, processes, and team during a transformative phase of growth.

What You’ll Do

• Own Recruitment End-to-End: Lead hiring efforts across functions from writing job posts to final offers, attracting mission-aligned talent who thrive in a fast-moving, science-driven environment.

• Drive Payroll & Benefits Admin: Partner with an external payroll provider to ensure timely processing, regulatory compliance, and smooth benefits administration.

• Build Scalable HR Processes: Design and roll out systems for onboarding, performance reviews, development plans, and offboarding that grow with the company.

• Lead HR Digitalization: Migrate personnel records to a secure digital platform, ensuring full compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR).

• Support Learning & Development: Identify training needs and organize initiatives to upskill our teams and support career progression.

• Oversee Fleet Logistics: Manage the small company car fleet—including allocation and maintenance—ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.

• Compensation & Benefits Strategy: Help shape competitive, market-aligned compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.

• Manage Security Clearances: Coordinate security authorization processes for employees working in regulated areas (e.g., GMP or nuclear-controlled zones).

• Relocation & Work Permits: Support international hires with work permits and relocation logistics, ensuring a smooth transition to Belgium.

• Champion Culture & Engagement: Be a trusted point of contact for employees and help cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and energizing workplace.

• Ensure Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of employment law and industry regulations, keeping HR policies up to date and risk-free.

• Performance & Feedback Loops: Implement lightweight but effective performance management systems that promote accountability and growth.

• Use HR Data for Good: Monitor key HR metrics to inform hiring plans, retention strategies, and organizational decisions.

• Cross-Functional Teaming: Work closely with finance and operations to ensure people initiatives are aligned with business goals.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years in a generalist or HR leadership role, ideally in a start-up or fast-paced environment.

• Experience implementing digital HR tools and processes.

• Strong understanding of Belgian labour law; experience in regulated industries like biotech, pharma, or energy is a plus.

• Hands-on experience with payroll processes and benefit coordination.

• Familiarity with work permits, international hires, or security clearance procedures is an advantage.

Your Skills & Mindset

• Natural multitasker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Clear, confident communicator in English and Dutch (French is a plus).

• Tech-savvy and experienced with HR software and digital collaboration tools.

• High integrity and able to handle sensitive information discreetly.

• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and adapts quickly.

• Collaborative team player with a people-first mindset.

• Problem-solver who approaches challenges with a growth-oriented attitude.