People Business Partner (PBP)

Do you want to join a company with a century-old tradition of innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit that pushes the boundaries of the smart lighting industry? A company that encourages its employees to expand their knowledge not only to illuminate urban environments but also to provide services for engaging and interactive public spaces. With a rich heritage in engineering, environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable lighting has always been part of our DNA. With connectivity more essential than ever, as experts in luminability™, we propose a lighting infrastructure that will play a key role in building smart cities.

A Belgian family-owned company headquartered in Brussels, we are present in more than 70 countries across five continents.

Are you ready to take on the challenge? Let's light up the future together!

We are seeking a dynamic People Business Partner (PBP) with a strong generalist background to manage and execute key People&Culture (P&C) processes across the organization.

This role will be responsible for setting up and supporting the end-to-end implementation of core P&C programs, including Talent Management, Performance Management, Learning & Development (L&D), and Talent Acquisition.

The PBP will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, ensuring P&C initiatives are aligned with business objectives and delivered effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Management
  • Support the implementation talent review and succession planning processes.
  • Partner with leadership to identify and develop high-potential employees.
  • Ensure talent initiatives are aligned with organizational goals.
• Performance Management
  • Lead the setup and execution of the performance management cycle.
  • Provide training and guidance to Leaders and employees on performance tools and best practices.
  • Monitor compliance and quality of performance evaluations.
• Learning & Development
  • Conduct training needs analysis and create annual training plans.
  • Organize and manage training programs, ensuring timely delivery and effectiveness.
  • Track participation and evaluate impact of learning initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition
  • Support recruitment processes for key roles, ensuring alignment with workforce planning.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and selection criteria.
  • Oversee candidate experience and ensure compliance with recruitment, selection and onboarding policies.
• HR Process Ownership (within scope)
  • Suggest new initiatives to improve P&C and organizational efficiency, improve brand awareness and employee experience.
  • Track progress and report on key metrics to stakeholders.
• Employee Support & Advisory
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Leaders and employees on P&C policies and procedures.
  • Support employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Data & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate P&C data to support decision-making.
  • Analyse trends and provide insights to improve P&C processes.

• Master’s Degree in Human resources or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in the mentioned scope
• Strong understanding of balancing the needs of the business with the People strategy.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse teams.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed and multicultural environment.
• Excellent communicator, with good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in English; additional languages are welcome.

Respect is one of our Values. Inclusivity is part of who we are, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

At Schréder, we commit ourselves to co-creating an environment where passionate people work and win together, learn and have fun. Let Join us!

We would like to hear from you if you have any feedback about our recruitment process. Please email us at [email protected]. 

O respeito é um dos nossos valores. A inclusão faz parte de quem somos, e é por isso que encorajamos candidaturas de todas as origens, comunidades e indústrias e estamos empenhados em ter uma equipa com uma gama diversificada de competências, experiências e capacidades. O nosso compromisso com a inclusão anda de mãos dadas com o nosso compromisso com a sustentabilidade e o ambiente.