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Skechers

Global footwear, apparel, and accessories brand

HR Business Partner

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMilmort, Herstal, BelgiumIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Work Psychology, Management, or equivalent.
  • At least 5 to 10 years of confirmed experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist in an industrial, logistics, unionized, and highly operational environment.
  • Strong management-partnering, coaching, and persuasion skills across all organizational levels.
  • Knowledge of disciplinary matters and Belgian social law (CP 140.03 and 226), supporting the HR Manager.
  • Strong HR analysis and KPI management skills, with sound data-management skills.
  • Assertiveness, active listening, and the ability to maintain a strong on-site presence and understand workforce planning.
  • A pragmatic, solution- and results-oriented approach, with the ability to work in a dynamic, changing environment.
  • Excellent French, the primary working language, and good spoken and written English at B2–C1 minimum.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Workday or another HR information system; knowledge of other HR tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Advise and support managers in structuring, managing, and developing their teams, primarily in operations.
  • Maintain a regular on-site presence to understand operational realities and provide close support to teams.
  • Support managers with day-to-day HR matters, including absenteeism, presenteeism, individual and collective performance, and discipline.
  • Serve as the principal HR contact for employees, listening to their concerns and addressing them proactively.
  • Monitor and manage staffing levels in alignment with operational needs and changes in activity.
  • Manage and coordinate temporary staffing in close collaboration with partner agencies.
  • Adapt and provide workforce flexibility during peak activity by anticipating needs and proposing agile solutions.
  • Work closely with Talent Acquisition on all employee and management recruitment for the site.
  • Help define recruitment needs by developing job profiles, identifying required skills, and estimating hiring volumes.
  • Conduct interviews, assess candidates, and contribute to final selection decisions for key roles.
  • Ensure a structured onboarding experience that supports engagement from the first days.
  • Help identify internal talent and develop professional development paths.
  • Participate in succession planning with managers and HR leadership.
  • Identify training needs and support continuous skills development with the Learning and Development team.
  • Monitor and analyze key HR KPIs, including absenteeism, turnover, operational performance, and staffing.
  • Produce regular analytical HR reports for management and translate data into practical recommendations.
  • Identify trends, anticipate risks, and propose corrective actions.
  • Apply internal rules and legal requirements in collaboration with the HR Manager and Employee Relations leadership.
  • Participate in managing disciplinary situations and individual employment relations.
  • Support a constructive and stable employee-relations climate through HR risk prevention and social dialogue.
  • Participate in cross-functional HR projects related to employee engagement, inclusion, diversity, and process optimization.
  • Support the rollout of innovative HR policies and initiatives aligned with the European Distribution Center's ambitions and group objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement of the employee experience in a demanding operational environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of additional HR tools is an asset.

About the Company

Skechers

Global footwear, apparel, and accessories brand

Skechers makes a wide range of comfortable lifestyle and performance footwear, plus apparel and accessories for men, women, and kids. Its products are designed to be stylish and affordable, and they are sold through two main channels: wholesale to department and specialty stores, and direct-to-consumer through Skechers’ own stores and its online shop. The company builds its catalog to cover many activities and styles, emphasizing comfort, value, and broad appeal. It differentiates itself from competitors through its large, global product lineup and extensive distribution network that combines both wholesale partners and direct-to-consumer retail. Skechers’ goal is to grow revenue and expand its global presence by reaching more customers across multiple markets and sales channels.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Manhattan Beach, CA
Founded
1992

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