HR officer in Mechelen, Belgium

Eurofins is Testing for Life. Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing, and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agro-science Contract Research services. Eurofins is also a market leader in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in Biopharma Contract Development and Manufacturing. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. With 58,000 staff across a network of 900 laboratories in 54 countries, Eurofins’ companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods. Eurofins Shares are listed on Euronext Paris Stock Exchange.

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client’ site, utilizing their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you’re an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented HR Officer to join our growing Human Resources team. The HR Officer will play a vital role in supporting day-to-day HR functions (HR administration, Talent acquisitions, HR projects, Internal prevention, etc). This role offers an exciting opportunity to learn and grow in the field of HR while contributing to the success of our organization.

What will you be doing?

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Contribute to the full recruitment process by posting job openings on our ATS, sourcing and attracting top talent, screening resumes, conducting phone interviews, performing reference checks, headhunting candidates through social media platforms and job boards, interviewing prospective hires, and facilitating engaging onboarding sessions for new employees.

• HR Documentation, Administration & Reporting: Maintain accurate HR records and databases, including employee files, contracts, and performance reviews. Prepare reports as needed. Moreover, taking ownership of administrative tasks related to events, training platforms, medical visits, account setups, etc.

• Health, Safety & Well-being: Ability to become the company’s full internal prevention advisor.

• Participating in and contributing to HR projects and events. Actively contributing to the development of an active pipeline of prospective candidates using research, networking, job fairs, university campus events, etc., to enable a quick and efficient response. Furthermore, participate in HR projects.

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or psychology. An HR-related education is considered a plus.

• Holds at least 2 years of HR related experience.

• Experience as an internal prevention advisor is a big plus.

• Ability to think strategically and demonstrate excellent communication skills in English and French. Dutch is also nice to have. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with candidates.

• Knowledge of Belgian social and employment law is a plus.

• An open, assertive, and diplomatic personality, with the ability to build relationships easily.

• Flexibility, structure, proactive approach with a sense of urgency, and a strong team player spirit.

• Strong administration skills, with a keen attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take responsibility.

• A full-time (40hours/week) Monday – Friday job.

• A Permanent contract with flexible working hours.

• The ability to work 3 days from home and 2 days from the office (in Mechelen Belgium).

• Work in a fast-growing international organization.

• Meal Vouchers 8 Euro/Working Day.

• Eco-Cheques +/- 250 Euro/Year.

• DKV Hospitalization insurance.

• Additional 12 ADV days per year.

• A company well-being program targeting both mental and physical well-being.

• A fantastic team with monthly team lunches, fun teambuilding activities (laser tag, escape rooms, sports, etc.) and above all; a great collaborative international work environment

• Personal development through learning on the job and additional trainings

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it’s incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you’ll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment center or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it’s requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. 

Your data 

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.