Bart Heyvaert

Group HR Director at Soudal

Antwerp Metropolitan Area

About

Act as a Group HR Business Partner who is strongly involved in Strategic Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Succession Planning and HR Leader for a new Company Operating Model

Experience

  • Group HR Director at Soudal
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

    Soudal is the largest independent European manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and polyurethane foam for professional and private users. With an expected turnover of EUR 650 million in 2015, over 2,300 employees and 14 production sites on 4 continents, this 100% Belgian family business, with its founder Vic Swerts still at the helm, has developed into an international player and an expert in chemical construction specialties. Continued investments in R&D, a long-term vision for innovation and adaptations to local market requirements are the foundations for Soudal's excellent performance. As Group HR Director responsible for the development and implementation of the Group HR strategy

  • Bosal (Lummen)
    • Member of the Extended Group Board and Group HR
      Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Represent the HR position in the Extended Group Board Overall Responsible for the development and implementation of the Group HR strategy

    • Group Compensation & Benefits Manager
      May 2011 - Dec 2015 · 4 yrs 8 mos

      As Group Compensation & Benefits Manager,reporting to the President & CEO of the company,I have global responsibility for all compensation & benefits matters worldwide (more than 15 countries, 23 plants). By developing the most efficient and effective system in finding the right benefits and compensation that will fit employees' needs, it will help attract potential employees in working for a particular company as well as retain and encourage employees in staying with an organization. My tasks are: • Design, implement and enhance all Compensation and Benefit policies and processes. • Run competitive compensation programs in alignment with the corporate policy enabling to attract, develop and retain key talent • Find solutions for total remuneration package design in line with labor market requirements and the business strategy • Constantly monitor legal and taxation environment that has impact on labor costs, advise management on solutions to reflect changes when such impact is significant. • Provide guidance and recommendations to managers and Human Resources Generalists on all compensation and benefits issues • Monitor and analyze local economical environment and trends, assess perspective impact of economical changes on C&B costs or services provided externally and provide management with recommendations on proactive steps to be taken accordingly • Actively communicate with divisions and departments management, identifying and assessing their needs and requirements in C&B aspects, propose optimal solutions, continuously look for opportunities to improve efficiency of C&B practices • Participate in surveys and analyze information from third party benefit survey providers to identify changes in the market • Audit and monitor performance metrics and standards for compensation and benefit programs • Manage C&B team on a daily basis, sets priorities, handles multiple deadlines

  • Group Compensation & Benefits Manager at Unilin
    Feb 2008 - Apr 2011 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Senior Consultant Comp & Ben at Hudson
    Jan 2007 - Feb 2008 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Compensation Manager at Umicore
    Jan 2000 - Dec 2007 · 8 yrs