HR Controller

Junior HR Controller

Our company:

Bridgestone in Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Zaventem, is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions.

In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother, and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a (junior) HR Controller to support the HR Controlling and reporting activities. The successful candidate has strong analytical skills, is motivated to get things done, shows a hands-on approach, and is keen on working in an international team. The HR Controller takes ownership of monthly HR reportings, personnel and forecast planning as well as budgetary controls. The person will also be responsible for Budgeting, accruing, and reporting on HR Opex.

What will you do?

• Lead for the Sales Workforce planning across the European regions and entities (SAP Analytics in the cloud);
• Responsible for headcount and labour cost budgeting for the Headquarters and the other Belgian/Dutch entities (as well as regular variance analysis and forecasts);
• Strong links with MB members, Senior HR Directors, Finance business partners and payroll teams to be able to understand and explain variances;
• Working closely with finance to create accruals, forecast and rebilling employee costs to the right cost centers, reallocation to the right GL codes or to other entities;
• Consolidating and analyzing the monthly labour cost as well as the monthly HR Opex;
• Take ownership of monthly HR reports, analysis, and recommend action;
• Consolidating the Belgian Payroll Accounting;
• Continuous development of our HR management dashboard as well as our headcount planning tool (SAP Analytics in the cloud);
• Support on building scenarios for head count and labour cost;
• Optimization of HR and Controlling related processes.

Who are you?

Must haves:

• Completed university/college degree in Accounting, Finance/Controlling, Business Informatics or related discipline;
• Strong analytical skills paired with a systematic approach;
• Results driven individual who can work independently with excellent organizational skills;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills;
• Knowledge of SAP Finance applications (SAP analysis for Microsoft, SAP Cloud reporting, etc.);
• Knowledge of Microsoft tools such as Power BI;
• Entrepreneurial spirit and strong communication skills;
• Fluent English language skills.

Nice to haves

• Knowledge of Belgian payroll & benefits aspects and tax implications is a plus;
• Understanding of Belgian accounting as an asset (a course can be provided if desired).

What do we offer?

•  A competitive salary depending on experience;
• An extensive Benefits package including meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, group insurance including a pension plan and net allowances;
• A vibrant multinational environment with numerous opportunities for career growth;
• A homeworking policy that offers you to work from home 3 days per week;
• Numerous trainings (both internal and external) for personal development;
• Different employee wellbeing initiatives such as fruit at the office, Employee Assignment Programs;
• An environment focussed on Talent Development.

If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, join us at Bridgestone!

Process Next Steps: All applications will be reviewed. Our HR team will contact those applicants who we would like to invite for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Disclaimer

Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA’s values at the highest level.  This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live.  Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organisation, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business.  We recognise that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success.  

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