HR Lead

As HR Lead at Goodman Continental Europe, you will drive the HR agenda and align HR priorities with business objectives, while acting as a trusted HR Business Partner to selected business areas.

Responsibilities

• HR Strategy
  • Ensure the HR strategy is aligned with business objectives
  • Own and drive the resource planning exercise in partnership with business leaders
  • Ensure alignment with the company's cultural direction and values
  • Contribute to organisational effectiveness and long‑term people planning
  • Manage the relationship with Group HR and ensure alignment with Group priorities and reporting requirements
• HR Team coordination and prioritisation
  • Coordinate HR activities across key HR disciplines (Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, HR Partners & Services)
  • Ensure alignment, prioritisation, and effective execution of HR initiatives
  • Contribute to building a strong and business‑oriented HR team
  • Ensure appropriate governance, follow‑up, and communication of key HR priorities
• Leadership advisory and organisational effectiveness
  • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on people, culture, and organisational topics
  • Support organisational design and structural changes where required
  • Facilitate talent and succession discussions across the organisation
  • Bring attention to areas of concern within the organisation and develop recommendations to address them
  • Support change and transformation initiatives aligned with business priorities
• Business partnering
  • Serve as HR Business Partner for selected business functions and leadership teams
  • Build strong relationships with leaders through regular engagement and business proximity
  • Provide guidance and challenge on people‑related topics
  • Maintain a strong understanding of team dynamics, engagement, and organisational health
  • Support talent management, succession planning and performance management processes
  • Coach leaders on people management and leadership topics
  • Support and advise on complex employee relations matters
  • Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and ensure appropriate follow‑up

Qualifications

• You hold a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• You bring significant experience in HR business partnering and HR leadership roles.
• You have a proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational execution.
• You have experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decision‑making.
• You demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• You have experience supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives.
• You are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• You take a collaborative approach and bring strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken), enabling you to work effectively in an international environment.
• You are fluent in Dutch, as our headquarters are located in Vilvoorde.
• You are willing to travel.

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