Operational HR Manager

Do you want to make a real impact with a pioneer in a growing sector? Come and join our bright, energetic and vibrant team as our new HR Manager!  
Seafar is the only technology and service company within the autonomous shipping sector that is commercially operating at scale. By joining Seafar you would be giving your career a true boost. 

Based on our 5 core values, this is what you will do:

💡Innovation

• Allign (and adjust when necessary) the strategic HR planning & budget to achieve the business goals

• Initiate, coordinate, support and manage organizational changes in coordination with Louis, the CEO and Zia, CTOO

🤝 Customer 

• Develop, execute and oversee the entire recruitment strategy with the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to attract top talent and generate continuous inflow

• Address and resolve all employees’ issues when they arise

• Pro-actively develop programs and initiatives to boost your colleagues’ wellbeing and engagement with the Manu, the QHSE-manager

🥇 Quality

• Create and update the HR policy-flow and necessary procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations

• Ensure that Seafar complies with all labor laws and regulations, identify and mitigate risks related to HR practices and employee relations

⏫ Perseverance

• Manage a competitive salary structure and compensation package

• Monthly management of payroll  and payroll-related issues with SD Worx (knowledge of SD Selfservice and SD Payroll are a plus)

• Oversee the optimalisation and administration of employee benefits programs, fleet, insurance, ...

• (Re) Design and integrate a sustainable performance appraisal systems to assess and improve employee performance, establish regular feedback mechanisms and performance reviews to support all of your colleagues’ development

📈 Growth

• Design and facilitate the growthpath of your colleagues ensuring they have the resources and support needed to perform their roles effectively

• Implement leadership development programs to build the capabilities of the future leaders of Seafar

• Identify training needs and develop training programs to enhance your colleagues’ skills and career development

✅ Can you check off these boxes? 

• You have a master's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law or a related field

• At least 10 years' experience in a similar position

• Excellent knowledge of Belgian employment law, preferably within the logistics sector (blue & white collar)

• Professional excellence in Dutch and English (French is an extra asset)

• Good knowledge of SD Worx Self-Service and Payroll

• You are independent, organised and have a pragmatic approach

• Strong communication skills and diplomacy, with the ability to work effectively with various internal and external stakeholders

• You are very hands-on and can adapt your priorities depending on the changing needs of a start-up environment