##Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

##Purpose and Mission

We are seeking aSenior HR Business Partnerto lead the HR agenda for theRR (Rubber Reinforcement) Business Unit across EMEAand act as a strategic HR partner for ourGlobal RR Commercial organization. This role combinesregional strategic ownership,global commercial exposure, and the opportunity to contribute tooperational and organizational transformationacross a complex industrial and commercial environment.

This is a high‑impact role where you will influence the organizational direction, shape leadership capability, and partner closely with senior leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, and Global Commercial teams. The role reports directly to theVP HR Rubber Reinforcement (RR).

##Key Activities and Responsibilities

##1. Regional HR Business Partner – RR BU EMEA

Act as a trusted advisor to RR senior leadership and drive the HR strategy across all EMEA sites.

• Driving organizational effectiveness, workforce strategy, and leadership capability aligned with business and commercial priorities.

• Leading HR strategy to support regionalfootprint optimization, plant structure evolution, workforce transitions, and capability alignment.

• Acting as a core HR leader in theRRAIZE plant optimization program, supporting culture and change adoption.

• Building leadership capability, including strengthening commercial mindset and P&L understanding among Plant Managers.

• Leading succession planning and talent development efforts to build a robust leadership pipeline.

##2. Global Commercial HR Business Partner (RR)

Serve as the HR partner to theGlobal Commercial RR organization, providing strategic HR insights to support the evolution of the commercial model.

• Support global commercial organizational design and ensure efficiency, clarity of roles, and global–regional alignment.

• Strengthen collaboration between Global and Regional Account Managers through governance, shared objectives, and best‑practice exchange.

• Build career development pathways within Global Account Management and strengthen succession for key commercial roles.

• Reinforce collaboration with Global Account Engineering to enable cross-functional mobility and customer‑focused expertise.

• Promote adoption of digital and AI‑driven tools to improve commercial decision‑making and operational efficiency.

##3. Functional HR Business Partner – EMEA Functions

Partner with EMEA functional leaders (e.g., IT, Procurement) to drive organizational effectiveness and capability.

• Align functional talent strategies with business priorities.

• Support organizational design and leadership development.

• Strengthen integration between functional and business teams.

##4. Build HR Capability Across EMEA

Play a key leadership role in shaping a high-performing HR community across regions.

• Lead, coach, and develop the HRBP team across EMEA.
• Promote collaboration and best-practice sharing across countries, plants, and functions.
• Elevate HR’s strategic impact by enabling HRBPs as trusted business partners.

##Requirements

##Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep HR Business Partnering experience inmanufacturing environments

• Strong background inorganizational design, restructuring, and footprint optimization.

• Project and change management expertise across multi‑country operations.

• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence senior leadership.

• Experience with commercial or sales organizations is a strong advantage.

##Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic HR partnering capability — able to translate business strategy into people strategy.

• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of P&L drivers.

• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment and work across cultures (especially Europe–Asia).

• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing HR teams.

• Digital mindset and openness to AI‑enabled HR tools.

##Language Requirements

-Fluent Englishrequired.

• Additional European languages are a plus.

##Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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