At Bird & Bird, people are at the heart of everything we do.

We're looking for an enthusiastic HR professional who wants more than a traditional HR administration role. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle, work directly with senior stakeholders and contribute to shaping the employee experience within a leading international law firm.

Whether you're coordinating recruitment processes, supporting employee development initiatives or helping new joiners settle into the firm, your work will have a visible impact from day one.

Bird & Bird is an international law firm helping organisations being changed by technology and the digital world.

With 34 offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America, we advise many of the world's most innovative businesses across sectors such as technology, communications, life sciences, financial services, automotive and energy.

Our Brussels office brings together 85 professionals representing 10 nationalities, creating a truly international yet close-knit working environment where collaboration, respect and inclusivity are part of our daily culture.

• International environment with global career opportunities
• Collaborative and people-centred culture
• Direct exposure to Partners and business leaders
• Genuine ownership and responsibility from day one
• Modern offices in the heart of Brussels
• Structured onboarding and continuous development opportunities
• A workplace where your contribution is recognised and valued

This role offers a unique combination of operational HR responsibilities and exposure to broader people initiatives.

You'll work closely with the HR Manager and gain experience across:

• Recruitment & Employer Branding
• Onboarding & Employee Experience
• Payroll & HR Administration
• Performance & Talent Management
• Employee Engagement & Wellbeing
• Learning & Development
• HR Projects & Continuous Improvement

No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded HR professional.

You'll take ownership of key employee lifecycle processes, including:

• Coordinating onboarding and offboarding activities
• Preparing employment contracts and HR documentation
• Organising induction programmes for new joiners
• Managing registrations with benefit providers
• Ensuring a smooth and professional experience for employees throughout their journey with the firm

You'll help ensure HR processes run smoothly by:

• Supporting payroll administration
• Maintaining HR records and systems
• Preparing reports and HR data insights
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and Belgian employment regulations

You'll contribute to recruitment activities by:

• Drafting and publishing engaging job advertisements
• Coordinating interviews and candidate communications
• Supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Conducting first interviews for selected Business Services positions following your onboarding period

Working closely with the HR Manager, you'll be involved in projects linked to:

• Employee Engagement
• Wellbeing
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Performance & Development
• Learning & Talent Management

You enjoy working with people and are passionate about creating a positive employee experience.

• At least 1 year of experience in payroll or HR administration
• A good understanding of Belgian employment legislation
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Good knowledge of Dutch and French
• Strong Excel and general IT skills

• Organised and detail-oriented
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Trustworthy and discreet
• Comfortable working with different stakeholders
• Positive, approachable and service-minded
• Eager to learn and grow within HR

• Exposure to the full employee lifecycle
• Significant responsibility from day one
• Direct collaboration with Partners and senior stakeholders
• Continuous learning opportunities
• A clear opportunity to grow your HR career within an international environment

• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working (2 days of teleworking after onboarding)
• Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Permanent contract
• Teleworking allowance (155/month)
• Lunch vouchers (10/day)
• Eco vouchers (250/year)
• Hospitalisation and outpatient insurance
• Pension plan
• Mobility package (car allowance, bike allowance or full public transport reimbursement)
• 24 days' annual leave and seniority days