Human Resources Business Partner

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Lier, BEL
In-Office
50K-85K Annually
Mid level
Logistics
The Role
Serves as the primary HR contact for employees and managers at a Belgian manufacturing plant. Provides operational and strategic HR guidance, manages the employee lifecycle, maintains HR data, supports payroll, performance management, talent development, workforce planning, training, organizational change, and employee relations. Advises on Belgian labor law, contributes to EMEA HR projects, and helps optimize HR processes while promoting a safe, inclusive workplace.
Summary Generated by Built In

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:

035376 Human Resources Business Partner (Open)

Job Description:

Greif Belgium produces steel and plastic drums and supplies industrial packaging to various sectors. As part of an international group, Greif offers a stable working environment with development opportunities for all colleagues. We strive for a safe workplace and a culture of diversity and camaraderie. For our site in Lier, Belgium, we are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner.

Role:
As an HR Business Partner, you are the main point of contact for employees and managers at our plant in Lier. You combine strong operational HR support with an advisory and strategic role. You ensure the correct execution of HR processes and, together with the Belgian management team, contribute to a forward-looking HR policy aligned with the company strategy.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Act as the point of contact for managers and employees and provide advice on HR policy, labor law, and employee relations.
  • Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, development, internal mobility, and offboarding.
  • Manage and update HR data in Protime and Workday and prepare relevant reports and analyses.
  • Serve as backup for payroll processing of white-collar employees.
  • Support managers with performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
  • Identify training needs and coordinate suitable training and development initiatives.
  • Guide organizational changes, with attention to their impact on employees and teams.
  • Contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive working environment.
  • Participate in regional HR projects within EMEA and contribute to the optimization of HR processes.

Education and Experience 

  • You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, labor law, business administration, or a similar field.
  • You have relevant experience in a broad HR role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • You have good knowledge of Belgian labor law.

Knowledge and Skills 

  • Experience with Protime and E-Blox (SD) is an advantage. Knowledge of Workday is a plus.
  • You combine operational accuracy with a proactive and policy-oriented approach.
  • You are an approachable and reliable discussion partner who advises employees and managers in a professional and pragmatic way.
  • You can work independently, set priorities, and handle confidential information discreetly.
  • You have strong communication and organizational skills and are able to support change in a constructive way.
  • You speak fluent Dutch and can express yourself professionally in English.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential. 

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is €49,900.00 - €84,900.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between60,000.00 to75,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.

EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, labor law, business administration, or a related field
  • Relevant experience in a broad HR role
  • Experience preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Good knowledge of Belgian labor law
  • Fluent Dutch
  • Professional English communication skills
  • Experience with Protime and E-Blox (SD)
  • Knowledge of Workday
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently, set priorities, and handle confidential information discreetly

Greif, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Greif, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Greif, Inc..

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is characterized as solid and competitive for manufacturing roles, with multiple statements describing it as fair, decent, or great for the work. Pay levels are also framed as aligned with local standards or exceeding expectations in certain technical roles.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching with a defined vesting timeline, alongside profit sharing or gain sharing in some contexts. These elements are repeatedly paired with positive statements about the overall package.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and supplemental protections such as life and disability coverage. Additional options like HSAs and supplemental plans are presented as expanding choice and coverage breadth.

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The Company
HQ: Delaware, OH
3,804 Employees
Year Founded: 1877

What We Do

Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.

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