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Caroline Petitjean

Caroline Petitjean

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Summary

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Consultant - Freelance

Ihrys BV
05.2024 - Current

June 2024 - August 2025

ad interim HR Manager Belgium-Netherlands-Germany at Resillion Belgium NV


  • Change management (Eurofins Digital Systems to Resillion BeNeDe/Resillion Global) - 130 blue collars
  • Payroll input Netherlands & Germany (SD Worx)
  • Lead Belgian payroll transition to India
  • Introducing new agreements, policies
  • Supporting transition to new HRIS
  • Health & Safety
  • CSR

HR Manager

Bidfood Horeca Service
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • A-Z Operational and strategic HR management
  • 240 blue and white collar workers pc 119 & 149.04 & 200
  • Project manager HR processes optimization Bidfood Belgium (6 plants- 800 employees)
  • Trade union relations
  • Overview payroll (Securex)
  • Updating and implementing contracts/addenda, labor regulations, policies
  • Well-being at work
  • CSR

HR Business Partner

Suez Water WTS
06.2020 - 10.2022
  • A-Z Operational and strategic HR management
  • 120 blue and white collar workers BENELUX PC 111 & 219
  • Trade Unions
  • Recruitment
  • HR Optimization project manager (4 plants - 300 employees)
  • Project manager well-being at work
  • Responsible for internal and external audits
  • Training and grants
  • I&D Ambassador
  • CSR

HR Consultant

Flexorius
09.2019 - 06.2020

Luminus Belgium NV

  • Implementation of a new ATS system (Recruitee)
  • Recruitment assignment (technical & general profiles)
  • Translation of labor regulations/HR policies
  • Trade union negotiations on job classification
  • "KMO-portefeuille" audits for advice & training
  • Well-being at work project


Renault

  • Well-being at work project



Lobbyist

Voka KvK Limburg
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Representation of the interests of Limburg entrepreneurs at various government authorities
  • Project manager “Sustainable entrepreneurship”: business advice and audits (in cooperation with the United Nations)
  • Project manager “Sustainable logistics” (in cooperation with ESF/EFRO)
  • Secretary of entrepreneurial networks

Hatha Yoga Instructor

Yoga Asana
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Full-time practice of my secondary profession as a Hatha Yoga teacher while looking for a new job
  • Teacher recognised by the European Yoga Union - Training 500 hours

Advisor

ABVV-Metaal
01.2012 - 11.2017
  • Sectoral negotiation advisor metal sectors Belgium
  • Collective agreements
  • Legal training of trade union secretaries and militants
  • European and international public relations
  • Director of training funds Educam and Volta

Interim - HR Business Partner

Besix
11.2011 - 01.2012
  • Recruitment of engineers for BE/UAE
  • HR Admin Onboarding/Offboarding BE & International
  • Translation of HR documents
  • Learning & development

Interim - B2B Customer Care

Lampiris
10.2010 - 10.2011
  • Portfolio manager corporate clients Benelux

Education

Master - Social And Human Sciences

Université De Liège
01.2010

Bachelor - International Business

Haute Ecole De La Province De Liège
01.2008

Skills

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Labor relations
  • Payroll management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Recruitment and retention strategies

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

HR Consultant - Freelance

Ihrys BV
05.2024 - Current

HR Manager

Bidfood Horeca Service
10.2022 - 05.2024

HR Business Partner

Suez Water WTS
06.2020 - 10.2022

HR Consultant

Flexorius
09.2019 - 06.2020

Lobbyist

Voka KvK Limburg
03.2018 - 09.2019

Hatha Yoga Instructor

Yoga Asana
11.2017 - 03.2018

Advisor

ABVV-Metaal
01.2012 - 11.2017

Interim - HR Business Partner

Besix
11.2011 - 01.2012

Interim - B2B Customer Care

Lampiris
10.2010 - 10.2011

Master - Social And Human Sciences

Université De Liège

Bachelor - International Business

Haute Ecole De La Province De Liège
Caroline Petitjean