Talent & Culture Business Partner Corporate

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As part of our Talent & Culture (T&C) team, based in Belgium or in the Netherlands, you will act as a strategic business partner to our ExCom and SMDL Codir members, covering both local HR responsibilities and corporate T&C initiatives across the ENA region. With a strong focus on engagement, talent development, and organizational performance, you will play a key role in shaping and implementing our HR strategies.

What will you do?

T&C Business Partner – Corporate ENA

• Act as a one-stop-shop for ExCom and SMDL Codir members on all T&C-related topics

• Envision and execute HR strategies supporting talent growth, performance, engagement, succession planning, and future business goals

• Provide open and constructive feedback to ExCom and SMDL Codir

• Act as the link between project owners (TM specialists, Shared Services, Academy) and business leaders

• Communicate strategic T&C topics effectively to ExCom and SMDL Codir

• Collaborate closely with local T&C teams on functional requirements

• Support and follow up on People Committee activities and decisions

• Support ExCom and SMDL Codir in the execution of EES (Employee Engagement Survey) action plans

• Participate in strategy calls and leadership meetings

• Embed the Heartist® culture in all initiatives and relationships

Local HQ T&C Lead

• Serve as the local expert on labour law and compliance (e.g., mandatory trainings, onboarding/offboarding)

• Manage local talent-related cases and ensure best practices in handling sensitive matters

• Coordinate with Payroll and take active responsibility for payroll-related processes

• Oversee the T&C department’s activity from a local perspective, including engagement initiatives

• Inform the ENA T&C Business Partner about local activities and operational challenges

• Lead the local T&C team where applicable, including performance management and development

• Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders (People Managers, CoEs, T&C teams) and external providers

• Navigate cultural differences and manage a diverse range of stakeholders within the HUB

Our ideal profile would be:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• Experise in Belgium Payroll is mandatory

• Experience managing a full scope of local T&C responsibilities

• Previous experience as an HR Business Partner is a strong asset

• Background in consultancy or sales is advantageous

• Prior experience in the hospitality industry is highly valued

• Fluency in English and local language(s)

• Strong project implementation skills in VUCA environments

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Digital mindset and social media affinity

• High sense of discretion, initiative, and responsibility

• In-depth knowledge of local labour law and compliance

What’s in there for you?

• Unique opportunity to develop your career with worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders
• Package of benefits and perks of working for Accor, including discounts for hotels worldwide, annual bonus based on your own performances, and much more!
• Work in a multi-national team
• Hybrid way of working (3 days in the office + 2 days at home)
• Talent development opportunities
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities