HR Business Partner
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Hr
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Deeply embedded in the newsroom: You understand how editorial teams operate and tailor practical HR solutions accordingly.
- A problem-solver with excellent judgment: You are able to navigate complexity, ambiguity and sensitive situations.
- A strong operator: You can seamlessly balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR execution.
- Agile and adaptive: You navigate change with ease while maintaining focus on outcomes as priorities evolve.
- A credible, calm and pragmatic HR leader: You are resilient in high-pressure, high-visibility and deadline-driven environments.
- Influencing without authority: You are collaborative with the ability to influence senior leaders and partner effectively across HR functions.
- Commercially minded and data-driven: You use workforce data and business insight to inform decisions and measure impact.
- At home in an international, matrixed organization: You balance local requirements with global priorities across multiple European markets.
- Detail-oriented and organized: You have a rigorous approach with follow-through and execution.
- Ownership oriented: You have a strong sense of accountability.
- Bachelor's degree required; HR certification (e.g. CIPD or equivalent) a plus.
- 5 to 8+ years of progressive HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist in Belgium, experience supporting complex, fast-paced, international organizations; media or newsroom experience strongly prefe
- Fluency in both French and English (Oral and written)
- Strong knowledge of Belgian and European employment law and HR best practice.
- Deep knowledge of talent management, employee relations, workforce planning and organizational design.
- Demonstrated strength across both strategic HR partnership and hands-on operational execution.
- Proven ability to influence, coach and advise senior leaders in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS systems and people analytics.
- Experience working closely with TA, Total Rewards, HR Ops and Finance in a highly integrated HR model.
- Experience working with works councils, trade unions or other employee representative bodies a plus.
Full description
Job Description:
POLITICO is seeking a seasoned Senior HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor and hands-on operator to our high-performing, fast-paced newsroom. This is a highly visible, senior-level role for an HR leader who thrives in dynamic environments and brings equal strength in strategic partnership and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate is a trusted thought partner to editorial leadership, someone who can anticipate business needs and translate priorities to drive actionable talent solutions. There is a strong requirement for the ability to expertly manage the operational HR fundamentals that enable our newsroom to function at its best.
About the Role
As the HR Business Partner for POLITICO Europe, you will serve as a trusted advisor to newsroom and business leaders in Brussels for our Belgian market, providing strategic and hands-on HR support across the full employee lifecycle. As a stand-alone HRBP working within a highly integrated HR model, you will partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Operations and the wider Global HR team to deliver practical, scalable people solutions.
In addition to providing strategic HR partnership, you will lead the HR function's people analytics and data agenda, leveraging workforce insights, reporting and technology to support evidence-based decision-making.
Who You Are
- Deeply embedded in the newsroom: You understand how editorial teams operate and tailor practical HR solutions accordingly.
- A problem-solver with excellent judgment: You are able to navigate complexity, ambiguity and sensitive situations.
- A strong operator: You can seamlessly balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR execution.
- Agile and adaptive: You navigate change with ease while maintaining focus on outcomes as priorities evolve.
- A credible, calm and pragmatic HR leader: You are resilient in high-pressure, high-visibility and deadline-driven environments.
- Influencing without authority: You are collaborative with the ability to influence senior leaders and partner effectively across HR functions.
- Commercially minded and data-driven: You use workforce data and business insight to inform decisions and measure impact.
- At home in an international, matrixed organization: You balance local requirements with global priorities across multiple European markets.
- Detail-oriented and organized: You have a rigorous approach with follow-through and execution.
- Ownership oriented: You have a strong sense of accountability.