HR Business Partner

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the COO, the HR Business Partner will lead the HR functions of the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

· Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives that are aligned with SolarPower Europe’s mission and growth.

· Nurturing a positive and productive working environment by promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being.

· Leading talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent in a competitive and dynamic environment.

· Designing and overseeing performance management systems that ensure high performance across teams, providing feedback and development opportunities.

· Identifying training and development needs, driving programmes that elevate team competencies and leadership capabilities.

· Enhancing HR policies and practices, drafting employee handbooks, and ensuring they reflect best practices and compliance with legal requirements.

· Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to create an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.

· Ensuring compliance with Belgian labour laws, keeping the organisation informed about legislative changes.

· Strategically managing employee relations, addressing grievances and fostering effective communication between leadership and staff.

· Overseeing HR operations, including payroll processing, benefits administration, and other operational HR tasks.

Profile

The ideal candidate has the following professional profile:

· 5+ years of proven working experience in general HR management, ideally in a non-profit association.

· A strategic mindset with experience designing and implementing HR strategies that align with organisational goals.

· People-oriented and results-driven.

· Experience with running training programmes

· Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics.

· Knowledge of HR systems and databases.

· Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.

· Excellent active listening, communication, and negotiation skills.

· Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.

· In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.

· Degree in Human Resources, Psychology or related field.

Our offer

· A permanent Belgian contract with a competitive remuneration package;

· Employee benefits paid by SolarPower Europe make this offer even more attractive: public transportation allowance, work-from-home allowance, dental and hospitalisation insurance, and lunch vouchers.

Solar for All

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of our mission to ensure that solar is at the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system. The more diverse our team, the more unique perspectives and ideas we can share to move this mission forward. 


We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences to help make this a reality.

Application 

A CV (maximum 2 pages) and a one-page motivation letter should be sent to recruitment@solarpowereurope.org by 5 May 2025 quoting “HR Business Partner” in the subject line. 

Note that while we recognise the role of generative AI tools within the workplace, we would like your cover letter to share and demonstrate your unique perspective and approach to the role. For this reason, we discourage overreliance on such tools in your application. 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.