EMEA HR Generalist (12 Month FTC)

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether About the role We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our Brussels office on a minimum 12‑month fixed‑term contract as maternity cover. This is a hands‑on, international role within a global HR team, supporting employees and managers across Belgium, France, and Spain. You will act as a trusted HR partner, contributing across the full employee lifecycle and working closely with colleagues across EMEA, APAC, and the US in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Responsibilities HR Advisory & Business Partnering Provide HR guidance to managers and employees on policies, employment legislation, and people matters Manage day‑to‑day HR queries and handle complex employee relations cases in line with Belgian and French labour law Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding Partner with the EMEA Recruitment team to support local hiring needs Coordinate onboarding processes across Belgium, France, and Spain Manage offboarding activities, including exit interviews and administrative close‑out Employee Lifecycle & Performance Support performance management cycles and employee development initiatives Collaborate with global HR teams to ensure local alignment of performance and promotion frameworks HR Operations & Compliance Provide payroll inputs and partner closely with Payroll and Finance teams Maintain accurate employee data in Workday Ensure compliance with local employment legislation, GDPR requirements, and Belgian social regulations Projects & Global Collaboration Contribute to EMEA HR initiatives, including well‑being, culture, and engagement programmes Support organisational change or M&A‑related activities when required Requirements Minimum 3 years’ experience as an HR Generalist in Belgium and/or France, ideally in an international environment Strong knowledge of Belgian and/or French employment law and HR practices Fluency in French and English (mandatory) Proven experience handling complex employee relations matters Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with high integrity and discretion Strong technical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Workday experience is an asset) #LI-AV1 # MIDSENIOR #HR What You Can Expect from Us At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally. Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success. Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire. Let’s be #BrilliantTogether. About ISS STOXX ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit. Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/ Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. Let's be #BrilliantTogether! ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently. ISS STOXX, which is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, is comprised of more than 3,400 professionals operating across 33 global locations in 19 countries. Its approximately 6,400 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings, as well as companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS STOXX’s expertise to help them make informed decisions to benefit their stakeholders.