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

2934 - 4311

25th percentile

2934

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

3648

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

4311

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

Projected salaries for related positions

Job title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

HR Assistant

2583

2952

3802

HR Business Partner

4204

5069

5587

HR Manager

4957

5618

6897

Talent Acquisition Partner/Specialist

2632

3595

4568

Talent Acquisition Manager

4684

5523

6341

Payroll Officer

2981

3682

4638

Payroll Team Lead

4726

5505

6866

Payroll Manager

5526

6205

6866

HRIS Manager

2842

3846

4531

Learning and Development Officer

2994

3648

4311

Compensation and Benefits Manager

5837

6591

7276

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