HR Operations Manager

Permanent employee, Full-time · Belgium (HQ)

Your purpose at Stanley/Stella

At Stanley/Stella, people are at the heart of everything we do.

As HR Operations Manager, you will lead our HR Operations team and ensure that every aspect of Payroll, HR Administration, and Compensation & Benefits runs smoothly, efficiently, and in line with our values.

You’ll combine structure and empathy, compliance and collaboration, shaping processes that empower people while supporting our growth across Europe.

Hands-on and pragmatic, you will guide your team, optimise our systems, and ensure that every employee experience is seamless, transparent, and compliant.

Your role and impact

Lead, coach, and develop the HR Operations team, ensuring clear roles, smooth collaboration, and a service-oriented culture
Oversee Payroll and HR Administration for all European entities, guaranteeing accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
Coordinate with external payroll partners (SD Worx and international providers) and ensure full alignment with legal and fiscal frameworks
Manage complex HR cases such as mobility, expatriation, and cross-border employment.
Ensure consistent application of Compensation & Benefits policies (bonus programs, mobility solutions, insurances, benefits)
Optimise HR processes and HRIS tools (Personio, payroll systems), driving digitalisation and continuous improvement
Deliver dashboards, headcount reports, and budget monitoring in collaboration with Finance and C&B.
Act as a trusted advisor to HR Manager, HR Business Partners, and business leaders on operational HR matters
Strengthen alignment between corporate HR and local teams, promoting efficient and transparent ways of working

About you

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Payroll, or a related field
8–10 years’ experience in HR Operations, Payroll, or HR Administration, ideally in an international environment
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a team
Strong command of Belgian labour law; exposure to other European frameworks is an asset
Fluent in French and English; Dutch is a plus
Structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing strategic work with hands-on operational involvement
Analytical, collaborative, and solutions-oriented
Strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and genuine interest in people and sustainability

Why Stanley Stella

Joining Stanley/Stella means contributing to a company that is reshaping the textile industry through sustainability, transparency, and people-centred practices.

We live by our values:

Entrepreneurship - we dare to try and improve
Respect - we listen, empower, and value each voice
Transparency - we communicate openly and act with integrity
Customer-Driven - we work together to create meaningful experiences

As HR Operations Manager, you will directly impact the quality, efficiency, and fairness of our HR foundation, ensuring that every employee feels supported, informed, and valued.

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About us

Founded in 2012, Stanley/Stella has become Europe’s leading brand for premium and sustainable blank apparel. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to redefine how responsible fashion is made, distributed and experienced.

We combine contemporary design with uncompromising quality and a deeply embedded commitment to sustainability. Every choice, from the fabrics we select to the long-term partnerships we build, reflects our belief that doing better is not optional; it is essential.

At Stanley/Stella, excellence is not a slogan. It is our way of working. We operate with transparency, respect and an entrepreneurial spirit that empowers every team member to make an impact. Together we are shaping a more conscious and inspiring future for our industry and for everyone who wears our products.

Join a company that leads by example, grows with purpose and creates change that lasts.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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