Human Resources Officer

John Cockerill

. Lead the recruitment process, from defining staffing needs through onboarding .

Posted 9/15/2026contractSaint-Denis • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading recruitment processes, managing training plans, and ensuring compliance with employment law. Proficient in HR metrics analysis and maintaining HR databases while fostering a positive work environment.

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Master's Degree In Human ResourcesStrong Knowledge Of Employment LawAdvanced Excel SkillsProfessional English ProficiencyExperience In The Construction Sector

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Hard Skills

Recruitment Process ManagementTraining Plan DevelopmentWorkforce PlanningEmployment Contract DraftingHR Metrics ProductionJob Description UpdatingOccupational Accident MonitoringSkills ManagementPost-Training EvaluationLegal Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strong Listening SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

HR Database In OrchestratorHR Database In SPOTDUER (Single Risk Assessment Document)

Industry Keywords

Quality Of Working Life (QVT)Psychosocial Risks (RPS)Gender Equality IndexEconomic And Social Database (BDES)Medium-Sized Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the recruitment process, from defining staffing needs through onboarding
Organize and monitor professional development reviews, annualized working-time arrangements, and remote-work campaigns
Monitor and update workforce planning and skills management (GPEC)
Develop and manage the training plan, including needs assessment, budgeting, relationships with the relevant skills operator (OPCO), and post-training evaluation
Monitor and organize mandatory and non-mandatory training
Contribute to internal and external HR communications and organize quality of working life and working conditions (QVCT) and disability-related events
Contribute to head-office safety in coordination with the HSE department, including reporting, the DUER (Single Risk Assessment Document), psychosocial risks (RPS), and quality of working life (QVT)
Update job descriptions, forms, and checklists
Monitor occupational accidents, produce related metrics, and track absenteeism
Draft and monitor employment contracts and amendments, organize employee representative elections, and conduct legal monitoring
Update the BDES (Economic and Social Database) and the Gender Equality Index
Manage international assignments
Contribute to implementing the environmental policy
Maintain the HR database in Orchestrator and SPOT
Produce periodic HR metrics and update the organizational chart
Work with a three-person HR team, the HR Manager, and operational managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree (Bac+5) in Human Resources, Employment Law, or equivalent qualifications/experience
At least 4 years of experience in a similar role
Strong knowledge of employment law
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables
Professional or at least intermediate English, including HR terminology
Strong listening, analytical, and organizational skills
Experience in the construction sector and/or industry within a medium-sized organization is a plus
Regular travel required approximately once a month to the Arrou plant, project sites, or Belgium

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 2 days of remote work per week
Company restaurant and meal vouchers for remote-work days
Company health insurance and employee benefits plan
Benefits under the construction industry collective agreement
On-site gym
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Career and development opportunities across John Cockerill’s various business sectors