HR Lead

About this role

Always wanted to challenge the obvious and make great things happen? At Goodman we create space for your greatness.

We are a dynamic and innovative real estate company developing and operating essential infrastructure for the digital economy. As we continue to grow our data centre platform, we are strengthening our people foundations. We are now looking for an HR Lead who is passionate about shaping our organisation, culture and future growth.

Role overview

As HR Lead, you drive the HR agenda for Goodman Continental Europe (CE) and ensure alignment between HR priorities and business objectives. You provide leadership across the HR function while acting as a trusted HR Business Partner to selected business areas. Working closely with business leaders and Group HR, you contribute to organizational effectiveness, talent development, cultural alignment, and business transformation.

More concretely, this means you will get the opportunity to:

• HR Strategy
• Ensure the HR strategy is aligned with business objectives
• Own and drive the resource planning exercise in partnership with business leaders
• Ensure alignment with the company's cultural direction and values
• Contribute to organizational effectiveness and long-term people planning
• Manage the relationship with Group HR and ensure alignment with Group priorities and reporting requirements
• HR Team coordination and prioritisation
• Coordinate HR activities across key HR disciplines (Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, HR Partners & Services)
• Ensure alignment, prioritization, and effective execution of HR initiatives
• Contribute to building a strong and business-oriented HR team
• Ensure appropriate governance, follow-up, and communication of key HR priorities
• Leadership advisory and organisational effectiveness
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on people, culture, and organizational topics
• Support organizational design and structural changes where required
• Facilitate talent and succession discussions across the organization
• Bring attention to areas of concern within the organization and develop recommendations to address them.
• Support change and transformation initiatives aligned with business priorities
• Business partnering
• Serve as HR Business Partner for selected business functions and leadership teams
• Build strong relationships with leaders through regular engagement and business proximity
• Provide guidance and challenge on people-related topics
• Maintain a strong understanding of team dynamics, engagement, and organizational health
• Support talent management, succession planning, and performance management processes
• Coach leaders on people management and leadership topics
• Support and advise on complex employee relations matters
• Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up

Do you recognize yourself?

• You hold a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• You bring significant experience in HR business partnering and HR leadership roles.
• You have a proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution.
• You have experience in partnering with senior leaders and influencing decision-making.
• You demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• You have experience supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives.
• You are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• You take a collaborative approach and bring strong problem-solving capabilities.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken), enabling you to work effectively in an international environment.
• You are fluent in Dutch, as our headquarters are located in Vilvoorde.
• You are willing to travel.

How will we reward you?

At Goodman, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive total reward package and a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive fixed compensation
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Eligibility to participate in Goodman’s share scheme (if applicable)
• Electric company car with a European charging card, or car allowance
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements (one day of working from home per week)
• A collaborative culture supported by team events and social activities
• An ergonomic workplace in our state-of- the-art offices

Not sure if you fit the profile? Let’s find out together!

About Goodman

But first, let us introduce ourselves a little more:

Goodman Group develops, owns and manages the infrastructure that keeps goods moving and data flowing. We build and operate logistics facilities and data centres in strategic locations across the world. Together with leading institutional investors, we invest in and manage these assets to support long-term growth and the digital economy

Goodman operates in key consumer markets in 15 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. We are the largest property group listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and invest significantly alongside our capital partners in our investment Partnerships. Our Continental European headquarter is based in Belgium and we are active in 7 European countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan and Paris.

Our culture is based on collaboration, ownership and a mindset of seizing the opportunity. We take ownership of our decisions, work together to achieve shared success, an create an environment where everyone is empowered to learn, grow and have impact.

Building for the future

Building and operating essential infrastructure comes with a real environmental impact. At Goodman, we don't shy away from that. We see it as a responsibility we owe to the generations who'll come after us, and as an opportunity to keep doing better, project after project. In practice, that means taking a long-term view of how what we build holds up over time, and building teams where different perspectives are genuinely valued. Because words only carry us so far, what counts is what actually gets achieved.

It's an ongoing effort, made of small decisions as much as big ones, and one where the right people can push what's possible even further.