Allround HR consultant (1 day/week - long term assignment)

Introduction

For an international SME located in the Zaventem/Diegem area, Merito HR Solutions is looking for an experienced and versatile Freelance HR Consultant to provide long-term HR support to management and employees across a broad range of Human Resources activities.

This is a long-term assignment requiring approximately one day per week, offering a high degree of autonomy and direct collaboration with senior management.

Your responsibilities

As an HR Consultant, you will act as the main point of contact for all HR-related matters. You will combine solid Hard HR expertise with a people-oriented approach to Soft HR, while also contributing to leadership development and organisational effectiveness.

1. Hard HR & personnel administration

• Coordinate and oversee monthly payroll processing in collaboration with the external payroll provider.
• Manage employment contracts and personnel administration.
• Advise management on Belgian employment legislation and labour law matters.
• Review and improve HR processes, internal policies and work regulations.
• Provide support on Compensation & Benefits, salary benchmarking and bonus schemes.
• Maintain relationships with external HR service providers.

2. Soft HR & employee support

• Act as a trusted and approachable HR contact for employees.
• Organise and facilitate performance reviews, feedback meetings and exit interviews.
• Support management in handling individual employee matters.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful and constructive workplace culture.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and proactively recommend HR initiatives.

3. Leadership coaching & organisational development

• Coach and support team leaders in developing their management capabilities.
• Strengthen leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Encourage collaboration, autonomy and accountability within teams.
• Advise management on team dynamics and organisational challenges.

4. Recruitment & selection

• Coordinate recruitment processes for new employees.
• Actively source and screen suitable candidates.
• Conduct selection interviews and advise management on hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with external recruitment partners when required.

Your profile

• You have extensive experience as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner or HR Consultant.
• You possess strong knowledge of Belgian labour legislation, payroll and personnel administration.
• You have experience in employee relations, recruitment and ideally leadership coaching.
• You feel comfortable working in an international and multicultural SME environment.
• You are independent, proactive and hands-on, with a strong sense of ownership.
• You demonstrate empathy, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust at all levels.
• You are confident in addressing sensitive topics and providing constructive advice to management.
• You have an excellent command of English, the organisation's main working language. Knowledge of French is an asset.