HR Manager Manufacturing & Supply

• Location: Geel, Belgium
• Hybrid working policy-minimum of 3 days presence in the office

About the job

Sanofi is a leading global healthcare company going through a significant transformation. We are on a journey to attract and develop top diverse talent to join our mission to bring innovation to more patients around the world.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate HR professional to partner with the organization’s leadership and People & Culture (P&C) team in North Europe as the catalyst for the deployment of the One Sanofi People Strategy for the company. The incumbent will contribute to the achievement of the company's short- and long-term goals by providing P&C leadership and support (talent management, performance, organization, culture, etc) whilst ensuring alignment to Sanofi’s Global Business Strategy as well as the Play to Win culture.

Main responsibilities:

As a member of the North Europe People & Culture team, you will collaborate closely with the People Business Partner for M&S, M&S business leaders and the rest of the P&C community across the geography.

• Policy and Process Management: Implement HR processes and policies in line with Center of Expertise guidelines and local regulations.
• Talent Acquisition: Define on-site recruitment strategy and support activities with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Talent Management: Execute talent management processes and provide expert guidance on employee development.
• Learning and Development: Champion a culture of lifelong learning, collaborating with Learning COE and local Learning &Development team.
• Rewards and Recognition: Support adjustment and negotiation of collective labor agreements, manage personnel cost/ budget, local plans, and exceptions.
• Data Analytics: Generate and analyze reports from local and global data sources to inform decision-making. As all People professionals in Sanofi you will are expected to lead and showcase decision making through people analytics.
• Org Design and Effectiveness:  Implement organizational changes in all and manage reorganizations by supporting union/ works council negotiations as well as managing the transition/ exit of people.
• Change Management: Lead People-related change initiatives to ensure smooth transitions.
• Employee Relations: Support People Director in liaising with local co-determination bodies and advise managers on employee relations matters & handle cases end-to-end.
• Mobility: Facilitate on-site relocation processes as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and innovative HR practices. Promote the adoption of ESS/MSS, One Support and AI usage to create value.
• Support delivery of people & culture activities that require on-site presence or where local language requirements cannot be covered by the hubs.

About you

• A Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Solid HR experience in a manufacturing environment and matrix organization. International exposure is desirable.
• Great leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization & ability to represent P&C externally.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Fluent in Dutch and English. While English is the common language in Sanofi, our M&S site is located in the Dutch speaking part of Belgium where you will not be able to succeed without this professional fluency.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Drive implementation science, powerful crowdsourcing and open innovation , discovering the ways to bring science to live faster , contributing to a patient first mindset.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.