HR Officer

What does an HR Officer do?

An HR Officer supports the day-to-day operations of the human resources department. In Belgium’s diverse and regulated employment landscape, HR Officers play a key role in ensuring compliance with labor laws, supporting employee lifecycle processes, and maintaining accurate HR records. They act as a bridge between employees and management, ensuring smooth HR administration and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

What are the responsibilities of an HR Officer?

Managing administrative tasks related to recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.

Preparing employment contracts, processing payroll inputs, and maintaining personnel files.

Supporting employee relations by responding to HR-related queries.

Assisting with performance review processes and training coordination.

Ensuring compliance with Belgian labor laws, GDPR, and internal policies.

Maintaining HR databases and HRIS systems with up-to-date employee information.

Supporting HR projects such as wellbeing initiatives, diversity programs, or internal communications.

Liaising with external partners such as social secretariats, insurance providers, and training institutions.

What are the required skills and proficiencies for an HR Officer?

Languages: Fluency in Dutch and/or French is essential; English is often required in international environments.

Administrative accuracy: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Communication: Clear and professional communication with employees and external stakeholders.

HR knowledge: Familiarity with Belgian employment law, payroll processes, and HR best practices.

IT proficiency: Experience with HR software (e.g., SAP, Workday, E-Blox) and Microsoft Office tools.

Discretion: Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

Team spirit: Collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues across HR functions.

What background is needed to become an HR Officer?

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Office Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or comparable experience).

Previous experience in a support or generalist HR role is highly valued.

Knowledge of Belgian social legislation and HR procedures is a strong asset.

HR certifications or training (e.g., payroll administration, social law) are a plus.

Experience in a multilingual or international work environment is beneficial.

What are the career prospects for an HR Officer?

HR Officers in Belgium can grow into roles such as:

HR Generalist or HR Advisor: Taking on broader responsibilities across HR domains.

Payroll or Compensation & Benefits Specialist: Focusing on technical HR areas.

Talent Acquisition or Learning & Development Coordinator: Specializing in recruitment or training.

HR Business Partner or HR Manager: Progressing into strategic HR roles.

With Belgium’s strong demand for HR professionals across sectors, HR Officers with a solid administrative foundation and multilingual skills have excellent opportunities for career development.

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Salary for HR Officer

2877 - 4227

25th percentile

2877

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

Demand: Low

50th percentile

3577

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

Demand: Moderate

75th percentile

4227

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience.

Demand: High

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