P&O HR Business Partner- Belgium

P&O Partner- Belgium

Location: Belgium- 1932 Zaventem, België
Employment Type: Full-time

About us

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading Veterinary care providers committed to creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 450 animal hospitals and clinics across 18 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern Veterinary care ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.

At MVH Europe, we prioritise a culture of accountability, inclusion and wellbeing. We believe our purpose — to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS — starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through comprehensive wellbeing programmes, clear development and career paths, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in Veterinary care.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, please speak to us. Mars is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalised as a result of such a request.

As a People Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting our clinics by partnering with leaders to build engaged teams, develop talent, and create an environment where our people—and the animals they care for—can thrive.

This is a true HR Business Partner role, combining strategic thinking with hands-on support. You'll work closely with Area Managers and clinic leaders to translate business priorities into people solutions that drive performance, engagement, and growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

As the trusted People Partner for a designated group of clinics, you'll:

• Partner with Area Managers and clinic leaders to understand business priorities and develop effective people strategies.

• Support talent management, workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Coach and develop managers to strengthen their leadership and people management capabilities.

• Advise on organizational design, change management, and business transformation initiatives.

• Lead and support employee relations cases while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

• Collaborate with specialist People teams to implement HR programmes, policies, and best practices.

• Use workforce data and insights to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support informed decision-making.

• Champion diversity, inclusion, and a positive employee experience across your region.

Experience Required

We're looking for an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving complex people challenges, and making a tangible business impact.

You'll have:

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years' experience in an HR Business Partner or similar People Partner role.

• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.

• Experience coaching managers and building trusted relationships with stakeholders at different levels.

• Experience supporting organizational change and business transformation.

• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.

• A data-driven approach with the ability to interpret HR metrics and translate insights into action.

• A professional HR qualification (such as CIPD or SHRM) is an advantage.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to influence the future of our organisation while helping our clinic teams succeed. If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on partnership, we'd love to hear from you.

If this sounds like you:

Please contact Christina Scimeca , Group Corporate Recruiter, who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through the apply button below.

MVHE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Internal Candidates/Associates: If you are interested in this position, please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter to understand the internal recruitment