Head of Human Resources
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- Grade
- Not specified
- Contract
- See official notice
- Published salary
- €80,000–€95,000/year
- Deadline
- November 16, 2026 at 12:59 AM · Europe/Brussels
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
Radar brief
Bruegel seeks a Head of HR to lead its HR function, develop its people strategy, and manage a team of one HR officer while advising management and staff. The strongest stated requirement is in-depth knowledge of Belgian labour law and social security.
The Head of HR shapes Bruegel's people strategy and supports the think tank's mission to improve the quality of economic policy through open, fact-based research and debate.
What you would do
- Define, propose and implement Bruegel's HR strategy and multi-year people roadmap in line with organisational objectives and Belgian labour legislation.
- Contribute as a member of the Management to organisational decisions, planning and change initiatives.
- Prepare and present the HR section of Board meeting materials, including key HR indicators and recommendations.
- Lead the HR team, currently composed of one Human Resources officer.
- Anticipate staffing needs with Heads of department and design the workforce plan.
- Steer recruitment and selection processes, strengthen the employer brand, and oversee partnerships with universities.
- Coordinate the performance management cycle and design/implement the learning and development policy.
- Act as advisor to Heads of department on staff management, team dynamics and organisational structure.
Eligibility snapshot
Must have
- 8 to 10 years of proven experience in Human Resources, including in a generalist or management role with a strategic dimension.
- In-depth knowledge of Belgian labour law and social security.
- Proven ability to advise senior management, drive change and influence at Management team level.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy and sound judgement; committed and professional with a high sense of responsibility in handling confidential and personal information.
- Fluency in English (Bruegel's working language) and strong oral and written skills in French or Dutch.
- To 10 years of proven experience in Human Resources, including in a generalist or management role with a strategic dimension.
- In-depth knowledge of Belgian labour law and social security is a must.
- Experience in the non-profit sector (think tank, NGO, international association) is a strong advantage.
Advantageous
- Experience in the non-profit sector (think tank, NGO, international association).
- Solid experience with payroll and compensation and benefits.
- Knowledge of the expat tax regime (RSII).
Contract and workplace context
A flexible teleworking policy is offered.
Application toolkit
Documents
- Updated CV.
- Cover letter.
- Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 November 2026, 23:59 CET.
- It must contain the following documents, in one single PDF document (merged).
- Applications with missing documents and/or that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements will NOT be considered.
- Because of the high number of applications that we usually receive, we are unfortunately unable to reply to all applicants.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within a few weeks.
- Bruegel is committed to ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all, by ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.
Selection steps
- Submit application to [email protected] with the subject line: “Head of Human Resources_Applicant’s name”.
- Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 November 2026, 23:59 CET.
- Documents must be contained in one single PDF document (merged).
- Applications with missing documents and/or that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements will NOT be considered.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within a few weeks.
Source notice
€ 80,000 and € 95,000 per year gross Bruegel is recruiting a Head of HR to lead its HR function and develop its people strategy. At present, Bruegel has 52 employees on payroll and 53 research contractors, about 105 people in total. Reporting to the Secretary General, the Head of Human Resources will shape and drive…
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