Who are we

Volkswagen’s in-house battery factory PowerCo and circular materials technology company Umicore unite their know-how in IONWAY. As a dedicated battery materials producer, it’s our mission to make e-mobility affordable and accessible to all. Together, we make the energy transition happen.

Bringing sustainable e-mobility to every doorstep, that’s what drives us all at IONWAY. As PowerCo and Umicore join forces in this new and dynamic enterprise, it’s safe to say we are taking pole position in the large-scale production of cathode and precursor materials. We are ready to accelerate the energy transition.

The role

We are currently looking for a Global People & Organization Manager to join our team in our headquarter office in Brussels, Belgium. Reporting to the CEO you will act as the first contact for all P&O related questions for the employees and the business.

Besides being the lead for all operational and employee life cycle topics for the employees in Brussels, you will also connect with the office and site in Poland (Wroclaw and Nysa) to align on best-practices, share knowledge, implement global policies, guidelines and procedures and to focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence for the P&O function.

You will also be in charge of or participate in global projects (HRIS implementation, development and/or finalization of global HR guidelines, policies and procedures, development of approach on training, performance management and employer branding, organization, culture, mental health and wellbeing).

Responsibilities:

Define and implement the P&O organization and strategy, policies and programs. Ensure successful support to the activities in other countries currently and in the future.
Inspire and lead the P&O team in a matrix organization.
Realize cost-effectiveness of the P&O organisation through harmonization and redefining priorities in cooperation with the sites.
Lead or participate in projects.
Oversee day-to-day HR operations (Payroll, Benefits, Contract and Administration processes), ensuring compliance with company policies and local labor laws for the Brussels office.
Follow-up, coordinate and facilitate the rotational program for young graduates.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on various projects and initiatives.

Requirements:

10+ years experience in a similar HR position, in an international environment
Solid knowledge of Belgian, and ideally Polish, Labour law
Fluency in English and Dutch and/or French (both written and spoken)
Knowledge of MS Office tools, SAP SuccessFactors
Team player
Interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving attitude
Critical-thinking and analytical mindset
Precise and structured approach
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Adherence to the IONWAY values; collaboration, operational excellence, positivity, entrepreneurial spirit, responsibility and respect.

What you can expect working with us:

A collaborative and agile approach to all the work we do
An inclusive and international environment

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Global People & Organization Manager