• responsible for day-to-day productivity across assigned clients • monitor workload ensuring projects delivered on time with quality • develop solutions to complex problems • act as subject matter expert, executing deliverables for clients • support opportunities for process optimization and automation

• Partner with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations. • Provide management with guidance on handling performance issues, corrective action plans, and involuntary terminations. • Respond to general employee relations issues • Create and/or facilitate various training events for management and associates. • Assist with job descriptions for new and existing positions and perform compensation analysis for different jobs. • Assists with EEOC/DOL claims and any other claims filed against the company, including gathering historical employment data and company data. • Assist with OSHA / Safety initiatives for the various offices and manage safety program for all regions assigned. • Works with management on promotions and staff changes to ensure proper documentation is received and work with the HR Data Processing team to ensure changes are processed in the payroll system. • Oversee employee headcount of 500+ people • Other work related duties as assigned. • Travel requirements up to 15%

Be part of something bigger! As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world! Purpose and Mission We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead the HR agenda for the RR (Rubber Reinforcement) Business Unit across EMEA and act as a strategic HR partner for our Global RR Commercial organization. This role combines regional strategic ownership, global commercial exposure, and the opportunity to contribute to operational and organizational transformation across a complex industrial and commercial environment. This is a high‑impact role where you will influence the organizational direction, shape leadership capability, and partner closely with senior leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, and Global Commercial teams. The role reports directly to the VP HR Rubber Reinforcement (RR). Key Activities and Responsibilities 1. Regional HR Business Partner – RR BU EMEA Act as a trusted advisor to RR senior leadership and drive the HR strategy across all EMEA sites. - Driving organizational effectiveness, workforce strategy, and leadership capability aligned with business and commercial priorities. - Leading HR strategy to support regional footprint optimization, plant structure evolution, workforce transitions, and capability alignment. - Acting as a core HR leader in the RRAIZE plant optimization program, supporting culture and change adoption. - Building leadership capability, including strengthening commercial mindset and P&L understanding among Plant Managers. - Leading succession planning and talent development efforts to build a robust leadership pipeline. 2. Global Commercial HR Business Partner (RR) Serve as the HR partner to the Global Commercial RR organization, providing strategic HR insights to support the evolution of the commercial model. - Support global commercial organizational design and ensure efficiency, clarity of roles, and global–regional alignment. - Strengthen collaboration between Global and Regional Account Managers through governance, shared objectives, and best‑practice exchange. - Build career development pathways within Global Account Management and strengthen succession for key commercial roles. - Reinforce collaboration with Global Account Engineering to enable cross-functional mobility and customer‑focused expertise. - Promote adoption of digital and AI‑driven tools to improve commercial decision‑making and operational efficiency. 3. Functional HR Business Partner – EMEA Functions Partner with EMEA functional leaders (e.g., IT, Procurement) to drive organizational effectiveness and capability. - Align functional talent strategies with business priorities. - Support organizational design and leadership development. - Strengthen integration between functional and business teams. 4. Build HR Capability Across EMEA Play a key leadership role in shaping a high-performing HR community across regions. - Lead, coach, and develop the HRBP team across EMEA. - Promote collaboration and best-practice sharing across countries, plants, and functions. - Elevate HR’s strategic impact by enabling HRBPs as trusted business partners. Requirements Technical & Functional Skills - Deep HR Business Partnering experience in manufacturing environments - Strong background in organizational design, restructuring, and footprint optimization. - Project and change management expertise across multi‑country operations. - Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence senior leadership. - Experience with commercial or sales organizations is a strong advantage. Leadership & Behavioral Competencies - Strategic HR partnering capability — able to translate business strategy into people strategy. - Strong commercial acumen and understanding of P&L drivers. - Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment and work across cultures (especially Europe–Asia). - Proven ability to build and lead high-performing HR teams. - Digital mindset and openness to AI‑enabled HR tools. Language Requirements - Fluent English required. - Additional European languages are a plus. Be bold and take the leap! We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers

• Drive the five core pillars of our AI readiness phase: data architecture, systems/integration simplification, process standardization, policy harmonization, and knowledge management. • Stand up and lead a team that acts as the critical bridge between HR strategy and Enterprise IT execution. • Direct the PM and CM teams to ensure disciplined program execution and drive the change strategy required to shift our workforce toward digital, direct access, and eventual AI execution. • Oversee the HR portal and content team, leading the charge to audit, rewrite, and structure existing employee direct access portal content into clear, machine-readable formats within a single, governed repository.