Sylvie Coenen

HR professional with over 20 years of experience, driven by challenge, change, and progress. I combine a strong communication background with a pragmatic, no‑nonsense approach: clear, human‑centered, and to the point. Creative in complex cases, calm in moments of crisis, and consistently focused on solutions that truly work. Ready for a new HR role where versatility, impact, and trust are key.

HR Coördinator - Vynova AO Belgium - Tessenderlo

(2015-08)

INEOS (2015-2018) /Valtris Specialty Chemicals (2018-2024)

• Compensation & Benefits
• Ultimately responsible for the monthly payroll for both Blue- and White-Collar employees
• Preparing and monitoring the manpower budget
• Monitoring and ensuring consistency of job grading and annual salary review processes
• Single Point of Contact for existing and new benefits and compensation systems (Flex Income Plan, insurance packages, etc.)
• Industrial relations
• Daily follow‑up of labor relations within the production environment (PC 116 and 207)
• Negotiate agreements with unions in CBA’s
• Employer representative in monthly CPBW en social union meetings
• Recruitment & Selection
• Responsible for Recruitment & Selection in Organisation
• Onboarding
• SPOC for stakeholders (Schools, recruitment agencies)
• Training & Development
• Providing role-specific and job-specific training and development programs
• Applying for subsidies
• HR Projectmanagement
• Implementing new HR-systems and tools (Trakstar, Cornerstone,… )
• Coordinating engagement surveys and following up on related action plans
• Supporting and managing communication during acquisitions
• Driving the digitalization and optimization of HR processes
• Leading projects focused on well‑being and retention
• Managing social elections, GDPR compliance, pay transparency requirements, and Demography Fund initiatives

HR Manager - Servilux - Hasselt

(2013-11 - 2015-07)

• Recruitment and Selection, comp.& ben., Industrial relations, trainings, HR policies, ESF-project, recognition as a company in the “social economy” (maatwerkbedrijf).

HR Generalist - Jacques IJs - Oevel

(2007-07 - 2013-06)

• Recruitment and Selection, comp.& ben., Industrial relations, trainings, HR policies, recognition as a company in the “social economy”, internal communication, competence matrix, seasonal employment

Recruitment & Selection Officer - Groep Van den Brande - Geel

(2006-10 - 2007-07)

• Responsible for the selection and recruitment processes across 10 nursing homes and 3 subsidiary companies. Organized job fairs in 2007 and managed contract administration, onboarding evaluations, and key HR metrics (including absenteeism, Social Maribel, quarterly reporting, compensatory leave, recreational activities, and salary budgets). Developed and implemented recruitment and retention strategies, among other HR initiatives.

HR & Servicesmanager - Carrefour Belgium - Hasselt

(2002-09 - 2006-09)

• Selection and recruitment, contract administration, training coordination, payroll administration, scheduling, management of labor costs, student workers, full responsibility for all cash register operations, and internal communication (newsletter, information boards), …

Management assistant - Elektro Gijbels/Europower IS - Hasselt

(2000-01 - 2001-04)

• Payroll administration, scheduling, invoicing, offers, orders,…

Staffing Consultant - LIB Interim - later Konvert - Maasmechelen

(1998-06 - 1999-12)

• Recruitment and Selection, payrolling of temps

Communication Specialist - Orshof - Neerglabbeek

(1997-11 - 1998-06)

• Copywriting website and flyers, editing company magazine, filming and editing company movie, intake of new visitors.

Free-lance editor - Smets Advertising, Radio 2 Limburg, Hit FM

Communication Management - Journalism - Hogeschool Limburg

Latin – Mathematics (8u) - O.L.V.-lyceum Genk