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Frasnes-Lez-Gosselies, Walloon Region, Belgium

Frasnes-Lez-Gosselies, Walloon Region, Belgium

Belgium

Belgium

Responsible for the recruitment and HR transformation of this young IT Consultancy firm. End-to-end recruitment of all IT profiles (Banking and Insurance, automotive,…) and also corporate profiles (Key Account Manager, Operations Manager).  In charge of reviewing all HR processes : referral policy, employee transfers, career review & planning,.. and upgrading essential HR tools : audit and set up of a new database (Loxo), Setting up a bonus commission plan for Sales. Member of the Management team.

Belgium

A distribution network (>€300mio), representing premium OEM's such as Komatsu, Sandvik, Bomag, Cummins, Foton and MAN trucks in West and Central Africa (26 countries) and Indian Ocean, with a highly skilled team of ~1200 people (~120 expats). In charge of implementing the organisation's HR strategy in line with global policies to help that the organisation attract, manage, develop and retain the employees in order to achieve its current and future business objectives.As a member of the EMT Africa, acting as a single point of contact and proactive partner for my colleagues and local HR Managers in the region. Develops, manages, coordinates, and administers a variety of programmes and activities covering multiple HR activities.Main Responsibilities :• Implement HR programmes to ensure the organisation's current and future HR requirements are met. These programmes include: recruitment & staffing; training, development; C&B; performance evaluation; organisational development; relocation; employee wellbeing; HR administration; HR information systems; payroll; employee communications; employment relations.• Partner with regional Management team and with local HR Managers to develop and implement local HR strategies that are appropriate for their business needs and consistent with the organisation's overall HR strategy.• Lead, manage, evaluate and develop a team of HR professionals to ensure the HR strategy is implemented effectively, within budgets, and complies with all regulations, laws and employment standards. My team includes 6 direct reports/HR professionals (4 Regional HR HUB Managers (Africa), 1 HR coordinator (Belgium) and 1 Recruitment Manager (Mauritius)). My team consist of 20+ HR professionals in total. • Being responsible for the compliance of HR programmes, processes and policies. Reporting to the GM of BIA Africa and CHRO Group. Member of EMT (Executive Management Team) of BIA Africa.Personal achievements : available upon request

Belgium

I was acting as Regional HR Manager, during 8 months, in charge of the biggest region 450+ employees (Senegal, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania and Sierra Leone) on top of my role as HR Director. Leading and delivering the HR strategy across the region and for supporting line managers, whilst ensuring adherence to BIA Africa policies and procedures. Acting as an adviser and providing professional support for high risk/complex issues. Working with line managers in order to determine appropriate reward and recognition levels, through accurate and timely management of appraisal and reward schemes (introduced by C&B and Talent Management at group level).  Monitoring and analyzing data including headcount monthly reports, turnover rates, absence, HSE issues.

Genval

Responsible for the recruitment of all the Belgian Operations & Africa (BIA NV/SA, BIA Services, BIA Overseas and African subsidiaries).  End-to-end recruitment of local and expatriate positions for Africa (Management, Professional and Blue-Collar positions). In charge of general HR activities: employee follow up, records of discussions, HR process implementation, welcome sessions animation, employee transfers, career review and planning.Personal achievements: Recognized as the HR Expat Specialist (end to end recruitment). Successful recruitment and induction of 30+ Expats/year and local sales and engineering positions.  In charge of PSL selection, contracts review and negotiation of T&C’s. Successful project of internal mobilities after closing of a mine site in Niger.  Supporting our Recruitment Manager in the design of referral policy and recruitment policy.

Brussels

A 3 month assignment (initially – extended once) working for OIB (OPS IT & Banking) at ING and helping the Selection & Recruitment department to find and recruit the best candidates on the market. I was in charge to recruit the following kind of profiles: Functional Analysts, Business Analysts, Functional Analyst SWIFT, Technical Analysts, Account Managers, Supplier Managers, Sr. IT Buyers.I was also working at Euroclear (Braine-l’Alleud) - Central Securities Depository – www.euroclear.com – between 2 or 4 days per month to select the best talents coming from all Europe during specific “booth camps”.

Zaventem

A 3 month assignment as an in-house recruiter in charge of : defining and validating job content and expected candidate's profile, searching for candidates and management of the recruitment channel,CV screening, interviewing and recommendations to the hiring managers, preparing and discussing offers with selected candidates, recruitment reporting ; welcoming new employees, organisation of job fairs.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Responsible of developing a customer portfolio as an Account Manager for Alten IT Solutions.  Managing a team of engineers in several companies. Recruiting the right people to strengthen my team (from first contact until final closing). Managing my own P&L.

Brussels Area, Belgium

I was providing tailor-made recruitment solutions in the ICT sector on the Benelux market (mainly finance and banking industries). I worked for 4 years in a very competitive environment based on commissions and incentives.  Cold and warm Calling / New business development. Client management / Relationship development. Negotiation – at all levels (margins, terms & conditions,…). Training of newcomers (Resourcers and Sales). Interviewing candidates (both face to face and by telephone). Resourcing candidates (internal DB, ads, headhunting, various networking sites and word of mouth). Contract negotiation with both clients and contractors (new contracts and extensions). Personal achievements: My personal success was recognized and I was promoted to Sales Consultant after 8 months after starting as Resoucer.  I was very successful as a Sales Consultant for the last three years and was also promoted best Sales of continental Europe in 2007.

Belgium

In charge of supporting Sales Consultants by providing them the best potential candidates to fulfill their open positions with their clients.  Candidates sourcing, CV screening, phone and F2F interviews and administration.

Commercial Sciences And Finance (Honours), Sme (Pme)

Marketing, Sales (Honours)

A, Human Behavior

High School Diploma, Modern Languages And Science