About the Role
The HR Controller plays a key role in supporting HR Controlling and reporting activities at the Headquarters. In this position, you will work closely with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to ensure accurate personnel reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and labor cost management. You will act as a central point of contact for HR-related financial matters, providing insights, analysis, and recommendations to support decision‑making across the organization. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, enhance HR reporting tools, and work in an international environment within a dynamic and fast‑paced headquarters setting.
This position is offered as a 1‑year temporary contract, with the potential for prolongation.
Job Purpose
We are looking for an HR Controller to support the HR Controlling and reporting activities in the Headquarters. The successful candidate has strong analytical skills, is motivated to get things done, shows a hands-on approach, and is keen on working in an international team.
The HR Controller takes responsibility for all monthly HR reporting, personnel and forecast planning as well as budgetary controls. The person will also be responsible for budgeting, accruing and reporting on HR Opex for all central functions.
Responsibilities
Own headcount and labor cost budgeting for HeadquartersEstablish processes and consolidate personnel data from regions and entitiesCollaborate with payroll teams and HR leaders to analyze and explain variancesWork closely with Finance on accruals, forecasts, cost center allocations, GL code adjustments, and inter-entity rechargesLead monthly labor cost reconciliation for HQ in partnership with FinanceConsolidate and analyze HR operating expenses (Opex)Act as primary contact for management on HR and personnel expense mattersPrepare monthly HR reports, perform analysis, and recommend actionsDrive personnel cost and headcount planning, variance analysis, and forecastingContinuously improve HR dashboards and headcount planning toolsBuild scenarios for headcount and labor cost planningServe as audit liaison for HR-related mattersOptimize HR and controlling processesQualifications & Experience Required
Education
Completed university degree in Accounting, Finance/Controlling, Business Informatics or related disciplineExperience
A minimum of 2+ years of related experience with focus on controllingFirst experience in an HR function is desirableTechnical Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skillsKnowledge of SAP Finance applications (SAP Analysis for Microsoft, SAP Cloud Reporting, etc.)Knowledge of Belgian payroll & benefits aspects and tax implications is a plusUnderstanding of Belgian accounting is an assetKnowledge of advanced Microsoft tools such as Power BI is an assetLanguages
Fluency in English is essentialKnowledge of other European languages are an assetSoft/Behavioral Skills
Strong analytical skills paired with a systematic approachResults-driven individual who can work independentlyExcellent organizational skillsStrong communication skills#LI-LV1
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