Location: Belgium City: Leuven Department: HR Contract Type: Full time

Looking for an exciting and permanent job in a fast-growing high-tech company, contributing to structuration of the HR function 

Job Context 

For over 20 years, Ekinops has been driving innovation in network systems. We provide solutions focused on the needs of communication service providers and enterprises worldwide. We provide open, trusted and innovative network connectivity and enable our customers’ success by delivering high value-added software-driven solutions. Today, over 120 international service providers, including numerous Tier 1 carriers around the world, trust our people and technologies. Over 50% of our 500-strong team works in our multi-national R&D centers. Our company has a strong international background, with sales offices strategically located around the world.  

Duties and Responsibilities  

As part of the HR team of 10 people, reporting to the Group HR Director, you will have the following responsibilities:  

  • Roll out strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
  • Cover administrative tasks for Belgian employees (106 people including plant workers) 
  • Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues 
  • Input and monitor date in HRIS (Cornerstone) 
  • Nurture a positive working environment 
  • Handle global HR programs (Performance cycle, MBO assessment, competencies evaluation, etc.) for a dedicated global population (Manufacturing) 
  • Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics 
  • Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management 

Requirements and skills 

  • Proven working experience as HR Manager  
  • People oriented and results driven 
  • Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics 
  • Knowledge of HR systems and databases 
  • Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills 
  • Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships 
  • In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices 
  • Degree in Human Resources or related field 

Profile and skills 

  • Curious and autonomous with a growth mindset, wishing to contribute to the HR function structuration and development. 
  • Eager to build and roll out initiatives.
  • French, English and Flemish  

Package 

  • Intermediate level – no people management at this stage  
  • Meal vouchers 
  • Health insurance 
  • Pension Plan
  • Life Insurance 
  • Disablement insurance / guaranteed income 
  • Company mobile phone 
  • Possibility to work remotely 

Recruitment process  

3 interviews 

  • 1st with Department manager 
  • 2nd interview with VP Sales based in Leuven 
  • 3rd interview with C-Level/VP 

To apply

Ekinops endeavours to be an employer of choice. Our teams are dedicated, imaginative and astute. We strive to work together around our core values, which includes dynamism, empowerment and customer focus.

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