Daan D'hooghe

Senior Human Resources Consultant - Freelance

Brussels Metropolitan Area

About

I’m a HR generalist (Master in Law) with over +25 years (conceptual & operational) experience – of which many years with managerial responsibility – in stock listed (sales and manufacturing) companies. Owner HUMANNESS bv / HR consulting & business approach KEY SKILLS: Leadership skills / General Management experience • Experienced in leading and motivating teams through changes while keeping a strong focus on people development. • Ability to develop a spirit of collaboration to advance the common objective of the organization. • Ability to define and translate strategies into actionable initiatives. • Strong analytical mindset and financial acumen, with experience in cost optimalization Organizational skills • Ability to maximize the service level for the customer (internal & external) and the operational efficiency by conducting organizational process improvements within the organisation. HR Management experience • Proven track record of leading teams to develop sustainable growth within the organization. • Excellent customer relationship and consultative experience • Excellent skills in labour & Social legislation and social relations Specialties: - HR Strategy - Social Law & Labour Law, - HR lifecycle (recrutement, development, performance...) - Organizational Design - HR Project management & e-HR tools - HR branding & Employer Branding - Certified LOMINGER Competency Management

Experience

  • Human Resources Legal Manager at Bosch
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    As a Senior HR Legal professional, I serve as a strategic advisor, ensuring that our human resources practices comply with employment laws and regulations. I collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and management to mitigate legal risks and foster a compliant and equitable workplace. Key responsibilities include: • Legal Guidance and Compliance: I provide expert legal counsel on HR policies, procedures, and compliance, ensuring alignment with local and international labour laws. • Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: work closely with external stakeholders like labour unions and legal advisors, to ensure cohesive operations and collective agreements. • Policy Development and Implementation: develop and implement HR-related legal strategies and initiatives, regularly updating policies to reflect legal requirements.

  • Senior Human Resources Consultant - freelance at Owner Humanness bv
    Mar 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 4 mos

    I’m a HR generalist with over 20 year (conceptual & operational) experience. I would describe myself as custom oriented, stress resistant & hands-on & with strong legal background. Assignments: - GREENYARD Group: Senior Project Mger fr Comp&Ben projects (Function architecture & classification) - HEIDELBERG Materials Benelux: Mger Reward Team Comp&Ben BeNe & Payroll / expats - EUROCLEAR : Comp&Ben worldwide / spoc: Function Framework - LIDL BE & LUX : workforce planning & long term stafing - Napoleon Sports & Casino Games - KONICA MINOLTA Business Solutions NV - TALENTUS NV / HR Manager - INTYS HR Consulting NV (SR HR consultant): Assessor for HR development center for GDF Suez group: Leaders for Tomorrow (HIPO program).

  • Senior Human Resources Consultant at Greenyard
    Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 · 6 mos

    Implementing a HRIS system (Workday). Ownership of the creating of a a global function classification for the Greenyard woldwide.

  • Senior C&B Human Resources Advisor/Consultant at Heidelberg Materials Benelux
    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 · 6 mos

  • Euroclear (Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium)
    • Senior Consultant Comp & Ben
      May 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Senior Consultant Comp & Ben
      May 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Senior Comp&Ben advisor.