HR Business Partner

About the role

In this high-impact role within our matrix organization, the HR BP leads, coaches, and develops the local HR team in Turnhout, Belgium, while serving as a strategic business partner to the local leadership team and reporting directly to the HR Director. This position also offers a clear career pathway to take on a regional HR leadership role within the Regional Leadership Team within a foreseeable timeframe. 

Key Responsibilities

This position operates on a hybrid work model out of our Turnhout, Belgium location.

• Develop, deploy, and lead the implementation of HR strategies supporting business objectives, corporate and legal requirements, including DE&I, employee wellbeing, leadership development, and employee engagement.

• Partner with European HR leadership, Corporate Functional HR Leaders, OD, and TA teams to deliver strategic HR initiatives and drive the effective implementation of the performance management system.

• Implement processes and systems to support recruitment of high-caliber talent, enhance HR capability and service delivery, and drive succession planning tools.

• Lead communication, culture, health, wellbeing, and community programs, ensuring Turnhout HR policies and processes align with legal, business, and cultural requirements.

• Manage collective labor agreement (CLA) negotiations, foster collaboration with unions and works councils, and coach the local leadership team to drive an engaging company culture.

• 10+ years work experience in generalist human resources positions, ideally within a manufacturing environment and at manager level.

• Solid (working) experience in Belgium employment legislation, employee relations & collective agreements negotiation, as well as strategic planning and analytical/financial skills.

• Exceptional leadership and influencing skills combined with a passion for continuous improvement/innovation / change management / cross-cultural awareness/diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to be an inspirational coach and empower your team.

• Fluent in English and Dutch.

• Skilled in building key relationships at all levels of the organization with an “executive maturity” mindset to work as a “Business Partner”.

• Creativity, excitement, and innovation, entrepreneurial spirit for growing a sustainable business to set your career at Avery Dennison.

What We Offer

Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

- Comprehensive Financial & Health Security: Fully employer-funded group insurance, and Hospitalization insurance. Benefit from Meal Vouchers (€10), a Year-End Bonus, Seniority Bonus. Through our Cafeteria Plan, you can convert your senority days, year-end bonus and/or up to 10% of your gross monthly salary into personalized benefits — such as bicycle leasing, mobile devices, laptops, warrants, benefit cars, or other flexible options. We also offer a Solidarity Fund to support colleagues and families in times of loss.

- Time Off & Flexibility: Benefits include 20 days of paid annual leave, 10 public holidays, and 18 additional days of reduced hours. We offer flexible working hours (start between 7:00–9:00 AM, end between 3:30–6:00 PM) and teleworking opportunities for better work-life balance.

- Continuous Development: Develop your career through a Personal Development Plan, creating and maintaining your own talent profile, and access to specialized training programs, one-on-one coaching, and Dutch language courses to support your growth within our organization.

- On-site & Community Perks: Take advantage of free parking, EV chargers, a company restaurant, free coffee/tea, and "My Avery Dennison Benefits" for online shopping discounts. We offer an Employee Assistance Program and host social activities. 

To help us process your application quickly, please upload your CV in either PDF or Word format. We also kindly ask that you submit your resume in the same language as this job posting.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. Our site in Turnhout, founded in 1978, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports other Avery Dennison divisions and employs approximately 320 talented individuals. It plays a key role in producing advanced adhesive solutions that address engineering, design, and sustainability challenges. These performance tapes are designed for functionality, productivity, and integration, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and reducing waste. Serving industries like automotive, building and construction, medical, and personal care, the business drives innovation and promotes sustainable practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.