SENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER – MANUFACTURING SITE

EXCLUSIVE SEARCH - CARGILL

Full-time HR Leadership in a Key Production Environment @ Cargill's chocolate plant in Mouscron

Be the People Partner Who Makes an Impact on the Ground

Cargill is a global food and agriculture leader, committed to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

In Mouscron, Belgium, Cargill operates a state-of-the-art chocolate production facility, delivering high-quality liquid and solid chocolate to customers across the bakery, confectionery and dairy industries.

The site also hosts the House of Chocolate – Cargill’s flagship innovation center with a pilot plant, sensory lab and customer experience facility, designed to accelerate co-creation and product development.

We are proud to be Cargill’s exclusive partner in the search for a Senior HR Business Partner to support this dynamic and growing site.

EXCLUSIVELY - LOTUS HR

LOTUS HR is exclusively selected for the recruitment and guidance throughout this procedure.

LOTUS HR is a boutique headhunting agency specialized in Executive Recruitment for C-Suite and Management. We coach and recruit the best leaders for your organization.
More information can be found at www.lotushr.be.

We are part of a group of 3 HR Boutiques: LOTUS HR, ORCHIS Interim Executives, and SAKURA HR.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with plant leadership to implement people strategies that improve performance, engagement, and retention.
• Coach and support plant leaders in developing their leadership skills and managing teams effectively.
• Be a visible, trusted HR presence for all employees — from production operators to white-collar professionals.
• Lead or support employee relations, social dialogue, and interactions with local works councils, with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Actively contribute to the prevention and de-escalation of social tensions.
• Lead the deployment of workforce planning, talent acquisition, learning & development, and other key people initiatives on site.
• Ensure smooth execution of complex operational HR processes such as time and attendance, benefits, and compliance.
• Leverage HR reports and dashboards to measure, manage, and analyze people and business performance metrics at the plant.
• Communicate and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in a way that fits the plant environment.
• Manage day-to-day employee grievances and support on-site audits as needed.
• Collaborate with regional HR colleagues and contribute to both local and international HR projects.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, psychology, labor law, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian labor law and industrial relations; hands-on experience with works councils is essential.
• Proven ability to coach and influence operational and leadership stakeholders.
• Empathic yet assertive — able to adapt communication to a wide range of audiences.
• Fluent in French and English; Dutch is a plus.

You’re a Great Fit when

• You have a strong and stable presence — able to gain trust quickly and maintain it.
• You possess additional HR certifications (coaching, training, change).
• You are skilled at building bridges and resolving tensions while staying solution-oriented.
• You are passionate about being on the floor, engaging with people at every level.
• You are ready to take ownership and act as the face of HR at the site.
• You are excited to contribute to broader HR projects and share insights from the plant perspective.
• You have experience in a multinational company with a matrix organization.

Can you relate to this profile? Apply directly with your CV at linda@lotushr.be 
Do you want more information? I'd be happy to help! Just call me at 0495/54.20.00 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A strategic, standalone HR role where you will truly make a difference.
• A direct seat at the leadership table of a key manufacturing site.
• Opportunities to contribute to international HR programs and grow your network.
• A supportive regional HR team with cross-border collaboration.

Sounds like your kind of challenge?
Let’s connect.

LOTUS HR

At LOTUS HR, everything revolves around exceptional leadership.

We guide leaders through the entire Leadership Life Cycle – from recruitment and development to succession and next-level growth.
As a boutique headhunting agency, we focus on finding and developing C-Suite Executives and Managers who will elevate your organization to the next level.

In addition to Executive Recruitment and Leadership Profiling, we offer targeted coaching and strategic HR guidance to support leaders in their growth and impact. With solution-oriented coaching programs and the HR Strategy Scan, we help executives and management make the right decisions at crucial moments.

Trust LOTUS HR to strengthen your team with leaders who inspire and excel. Together, we create a future filled with visionary leadership and unparalleled performance.

Whether it’s a family business, SME, multinational in the private sector, government, non-profit organization, or healthcare, our focus and expertise lie in finding the right leadership profile.

We have extensive experience in various sectors, including Executives, Public-Government, Human Resources, Life Sciences - Pharma & Chemistry, Finance & Accounting, Sales & Office, ICT, Technics & Engineering, Logistics & Supply Chain.

Ready to discover what suits you?

Check our vacancies or contact us for an exploratory conversation.
We would love to get to know you – who you are, and who you want to become.

Feel free to send your CV directly to linda@lotushr.be.
You can also call, with much pleasure, at 0495/54.20.00.

See you soon, I’m looking forward to it!