HR Business Partner

Mission

At IBA, we envision a bright future and continue to strengthen our People team to support our growing organization.

As a People Business Partner (Corporate), you are a key partner to our Corporate functions (HQ population of ~200 employees).

You drive the People agenda in close collaboration with business leaders across diverse departments.

You ensure the effective deployment of core HR processes while aligning People priorities with business objectives. Acting as a trusted advisor, you contribute to organizational performance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement across transversal initiatives.

This role is ideal for an HR professional with solid foundations (5–10 years of experience) who is ready to grow into a Business Partner position and build a clear career path.

Challenges we trust you with

• Partnering closely with Corporate managers to understand business priorities and translate them into actionable HR plans.
• Managing and deploying core HR processes (performance management, talent reviews, workforce planning, employee relations, etc.).
• Supporting leaders in organizational design, team effectiveness, and change management initiatives.
• Handling specific employee matters with emotional intelligence and sound judgment.
• Contributing to transversal projects.
• Navigating a complex industrial environment and diverse stakeholder landscape.
• Structuring and prioritizing multiple topics without losing sight of operational excellence.
• Leveraging HR data and insights to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

What we value

Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams across diverse cultures.
• Act with initiative and autonomy in organizing and prioritizing your work.
• Foster trust-based relationships at all organizational levels.

Business Acumen

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of business strategy and organizational priorities.
• Translate business needs into a clear and actionable HR roadmap.
• Focus on measurable impact and value creation.

Engagement & Talent Development

• Champion employee well-being, engagement, and talent development.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees.
• Manage performance, specific employee matters, and conflict resolution.
• Assess organizational effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Data-Driven Insights

• Leverage HR analytics and workforce data to guide decision-making.
• Provide actionable insights to improve performance, engagement, and retention.

Change Management

• Support organizational transformation initiatives.
• Guide leaders and teams through change with clarity and structure.
• Ensure smooth implementation of new processes and organizational solutions.

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills.
• Collaborate effectively with peers, leadership, and stakeholders.

And you also are:

• Full professional proficiency in French and English.
• Bringing 5–10 years of experience in HR, ideally combining experiences such as HR advisory or HR consulting, recruitment or talent support close to the business, a generalist HR role within an organization
• Experienced in supporting business teams for several years and ready to step into (or consolidate) a Business Partner scope.
• Motivated to build a long-term career path as an HR Business Partner.
• Comfortable in a Corporate environment with diverse populations and transversal challenges.
• Structured, pragmatic, and impact-oriented.

Each experience in an industrial sector will be an asset.

The job will be located in Belgium.

What we offer

• A real opportunity to develop your career as a People Business Partner, with progressive exposure to strategic topics and increasing scope.
• The chance to be mentored and supported by experienced HRBP colleagues, allowing you to grow in a collaborative environment.
• An international and innovative industrial environment, where People truly matter.
• A diverse Corporate scope, partnering with a wide range of departments, offering rich learning opportunities and business exposure.
• The opportunity to contribute to transversal initiatives and shape impactful People projects within a global organization.
• If you are looking for a role where you can combine operational excellence, business proximity, and strategic HR development in a dynamic industrial environment, we would be delighted to meet you.