Philippe Nobels
Senior HR Leader | Transformation | RH Operations
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Bruxelles, Belgique
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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Introduction
International HR Leader with 25+ years driving organizational transformation and restructuring across biotech, chemical, and startup industries. Proven track record leading complex union negotiations, building HR infrastructures from ground up, and executing workforce reductions without business disruption. Deliver strategic HR solutions that accelerate growth and enhance performance.
Expérience de travail
Director
MC Consult SRL
janv. 2017 - Présent
9 ans 10 mois
Belgium Town, Wisconsin, États-Unis
Lead HR missions as HR Manager a.i. (incl Unions relationship, recruitment) or Project Manager for Organizational Transformation / Restructuring, Leadership Development Permanent contract or Freelance interim missions
Head of People (CPO)
Ncardia
mars 2023 - juil. 2024
1 an 5 mois
* Led & developped the HR team: ensured HR activities (hard & soft HR) are properly delivered on time and with quality. * Built a strong HR infrastructure in a fast-growing company – design & implement HR processes and related training and led the HR Digital initiative. * Enhanced leadership development and served as a strategic Advisor. * Led the Culture project and defined the vision, mission and values and launched it in the company to make it real and live.
Head of HR (VP HR)
Celyad
janv. 2017 - mars 2023
6 ans 3 mois
*Led & developped the HR team: ensured HR activities (hard & soft HR) are properly delivered on time and with quality. *Launched and led the Biotech Company vision, mission and values in the context of the transformation from a Cardiovascular to Oncology business. Member of the Executive Team. *Talent Acquisition: established a simple & robust process to accelerate recruiting / onboarding *Talent Development: put in place an Executive leadership coaching program, enhanced managerial skills of middle mgt. *Improved the culture of performance by enhancing the process and linking compensation and performance. Reviewed the Bonus scheme to further recognize performance. *Led restructuring initiatives incl employees transfer (CCT 32 bis) or workforce reductions.
Dow Corning
janv. 1997 - déc. 2016
20 ans
Seneffe, Belgique
Senior HR BP / Global Talent Manager Sales & Marketing
sept. 2012 - déc. 2016
4 ans 4 mois
Seneffe, Belgique
*Newly created position - Member of the Sales and Marketing Leadership teams. *Talent Acquisition: designed the global resourcing strategy for the functions and led execution – created talent pipeline of experienced marketers in US, Europe, Korea & China to accelerate hiring cycle and attract top talent. *Talent Development: created functional academies to enhance workforce and business results through robust collective or individual learning programs. *Talent review: executed new process to assess heath of the Functions in terms of Talent (high potential, succession plan, retention, performance) and implemented relevant HR strategies. *Organizational effectiveness: led talent deployment, reorganization, workforce reduction (Loi Renault). *Change management: managed the reorganization from a Business to Functional organization, enhanced customer centric behaviours through the Organization.
HR Manager Belgium
sept. 2008 - oct. 2012
4 ans 2 mois
Seneffe, Belgique
*Took over Unions relationship in crisis period and re-established dialogue. Put in place an effective communication process to employees. Negotiated workforce reduction without business disruption. *Implemented HR policies and processes – Recruitment, performance management, Learning & Development, Compensation and Benefits (Pension Fund, compensation survey, and promotion), employee survey and “Great Place to Work”. *Managed team of HR generalists, C&B expert and HR operations (7 employees) *NL: managed acquisition of a NL R&D company and HR on boarding of employees in 2011. Led divestiture in 2012.
Global Business Controller (Support Business)
janv. 2006 - déc. 2008
3 ans
Seneffe, Belgique
*Led financial direction and strategy for the Business and ensured business compliance (incl. SOX) – member of Business Board. *Managed Business 5 Years plan, Budget and year end estimates. *Designed the portfolio management tools for the Business and led execution and follow up of projects.
European Human Resources Shared Services Manager
janv. 2002 - déc. 2006
5 ans
Seneffe, Belgique
*Responsible of HR operations team (12 employees in 5 countries) after downsizing of HR function. *Negotiated Service Level Agreement with Businesses and ensured service offerings. *Improved HR Shared Services by automating, streamlining HR processes (use of 6 Sigma).
Global Financial analyst (Support Business)
janv. 2000 - déc. 2001
2 ans
Seneffe, Belgique
*Supported creation of new support business (Service Enterprise Unit) and led transformation project. *Put in place budget and related financial processes such as portfolio management.
Finance Supervisor
janv. 1997 - déc. 2000
4 ans
Seneffe, Belgique
*Led a team of 5 accountants - budget, accounting, tax, VAT requirements as well as consolidation of European legal entities
Plant accountant
Fourcroy
janv. 1995 - déc. 1997
3 ans
Brussels Area, Belgium
*Led reporting, margins & product costs analysis
External Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
janv. 1989 - déc. 1995
7 ans
Brussels Area, Belgium
*Rotational assignment in Democratic Republic of Congo in 1993-1994 (World Bank missions)
Formation
Cornell University
2011 - 2011
1 an
Université de Namur
Master
1984 - 1989
5 ans