HR Advisor, Benelux & France

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION: 

The HR Advisor will provide effective HR support to the Benelux and France regions in all aspects of HR. This includes offering comprehensive advisory services to managers and associates, ensuring the consistent and accurate application of employment laws and company policies. The HR Advisor will coach and support managers on various HR issues and facilitate training sessions. Additionally, they will maintain accurate HR systems and documentation, support onboarding and offboarding processes, and maintain compliance with right-to-work checks. The role also involves handling performance appraisals, probation processes, and learning agreements, while contributing to HR projects and routine reporting.  

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• First line of support for managers/associates enquiring about policies or procedural matters and advancing issues as required. 

• Coaching and supporting managers on issues such as absence, disciplinary, grievances, parental, flexible working requests etc. 

• Supporting line manager training sessions on policies and procedures. 

• Using employment law knowledge to meet business needs and ensuring consistent, fair and accurate application. 

• Ensuring Onboarding and Offboarding process is adhered to with HR Operations Team. 

• Supporting the Talent Acquisition Team in the end-to-end recruitment process including posting, sourcing, coordinating shortlisting and interviewing. 

• Monitoring shared inboxes. 

• Maintaining Workday system with current, accurate information. 

• Maintaining Associate Hub with accurate policies, documents and benefits information. 

• Handling ad hoc system processes such as performance appraisals, midyear reviews. 

• Ensuring Right to Work checks are carried out and Inductions held. 

• Manage probation process and follow up with the appropriate letter. 

• Ensuring learning agreements are in place for all company funded qualifications. 

• Maintaining digital filing systems. 

• Supporting HR projects as needed. 

• Routine reporting and data analysis on areas such as headcount, absence, ER cases, attrition etc.