Head of HR Reward - HQ Brussels

YOUR JOB IN A NUTSHELL

At BNP Paribas Fortis, our HR Reward team in Brussels plays a central role in shaping a reward strategy that is fair, competitive, and fully aligned with the Bank’s objectives. As part of a team of 15 specialists, you will help design and manage remuneration, pensions, and benefits, while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to both the success of our people and the long-term performance of the organisation.

AND IN DETAIL

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Design and deliver a reward strategy that supports the Bank’s business and HR goals and that ensures internal equity, market competitiveness and compliance with Belgian and international regulations and fiscal rulings, while identifying and managing potential risks.
• Set and oversee policies across the Bank for pay, pensions, and long-term incentives.
• Build strong relationships with social partners (such as employee representatives), internal stakeholders, and external providers.
• Lead and develop a team of experts by giving regular feedback, empowering colleagues, and fostering professional growth.
• Provide strategic advice to management on reward trends, cost implications and policy adjustments
• Maintain and improve tools and processes supporting compensation processes

MAIN TASKS

• Design, adapt & simplify the Bank’s reward and pension, ensuring it remains aligned with BNP Paribas Fortis’ overall objectives and responsive to internal and external changes.
• Work closely with HR Social colleagues to ensure smooth social dialogue and constructive relationships with both internal and external employee representatives.
• Inspire and support a team of specialists, balancing immediate operational needs with a shared long-term vision for reward strategy.
• Lead the annual salary review, bonus and incentive processes in coordination with HR Business Partners and Finance.

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Be at the heart of strategic decision-making, directly influencing how the Bank attracts, motivates, and retains its talent.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and key partners, gaining exposure across the organisation.
• Lead a team of highly skilled professionals, with the chance to mentor and shape future expertise.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model, with up to 50% remote work while maintaining valuable in-person collaboration.

YOUR TALENTS AND COMPETENCES

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree with strong strategic, analytical, financial, and cross-functional skills (or equivalent professional experience).
• At least 15 years of proven experience in reward management, including a solid grasp of financial aspects and compliance requirements.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE 

• In-depth knowledge of remuneration regulations in both the Belgian and European context.
• Extensive expertise in HR reward management, including:
• Experience with cafeteria plans (flexible benefits schemes).
• Ability to optimise Belgian tax rulings to design efficient reward packages.
• Advanced analytical skills to navigate the complexity of the reward environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with readiness to work with additional specialised tools.

PERSONAL QUALITIES 

• Recognised leadership ability to inspire, guide, and develop a team of experts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to build trusted relationships with colleagues, partners, and employee representatives.
• Strategic mindset, with the capacity to turn vision into practical actions and measurable results.
• Resilience and focus in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure.
• Agile working approach, taking full ownership from concept through to delivery.

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WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT

We strongly believe in the positive impact that the financial sector can have on the world. BNP Paribas Fortis offers sustainable and responsible investment products and solutions and encourages social entrepreneurship. Together with our customers, we are working towards a better future every day.

DEVELOPMENT & CAREER PERSPECTIVES

The departments that make up BNP Paribas Fortis cover a wide range of activities. You will therefore have many opportunities for “horizontal” and “vertical” career development.

GOOD PLACE TO WORK

OUR ENGAGEMENT

At BNP Paribas Fortis, we want to attract and retain all talent, whatever their gender, age, background or sexual orientation, and irrespective of whether they are living with a disability, as every person has their own experiences and their own identity. All of our full-time vacancies are also open to candidates wishing to work on an 80% or 90% full-time equivalent basis.

If the function is categorized as a banking services provider function (cf. Law of 22 April 2019 establishing an oath and a disciplinary regime for the banking sector), you will also need to provide us with a 'certificate of absence of professional ban' from the FSMA confirming that you are not professionally disqualified.

TEMPTED BY THE CHALLENGE?

A first selection is made based on your CV and motivation letter. Are we convinced that you are the right candidate? Then we will contact you.

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