Snr HR Manager

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

About the Sint-Truiden site
The Sint-Truiden site has been part of Tenneco’s European footprint for more than 60 years and is one of its most comprehensive locations. With approximately 650 employees, the site integrates a large-scale manufacturing plant, a European engineering and staff hub and a European logistics operation. The production environment is the heart of the site, supported by experienced engineers and functional experts. The workforce is highly tenured, skilled and loyal, with a strong sense of craftsmanship and pride in the products delivered.

The role
As Senior HR Manager, you will lead all HR activities for the Sint-Truiden site and play a key role in shaping its future. You will be a full member of the Plant Management Team and a trusted advisor to operational leadership. This role combines strategic responsibility with hands-on involvement and offers genuine autonomy within a clear framework. It is a role where experience, judgment and presence truly matter.

Your impact
You will define and execute the local HR strategy in close alignment with corporate and EMEA priorities. You will lead labor relations and social dialogue, maintaining constructive and professional relationships with trade unions and employee representatives. You will manage workforce planning, restructurings and succession planning in a complex industrial setting. You will further develop leadership capability at all levels and help move the HR organization towards a strong business partnership model. Through accurate reporting and data-driven insights, you will support sound decision-making and organizational performance.

Who will thrive in this role
This role is designed for a seasoned HR leader with experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, who feels comfortable operating in complex, sometimes demanding contexts. You have strong expertise in Belgian social legislation and labor relations, and you are able to combine firmness with credibility and respect. You enjoy being close to the business, understand shopfloor realities and are not afraid to take responsibility. You think strategically, act pragmatically and are analytically strong. Fluency in Dutch and English is required

Why join Tenneco in Sint-Truiden
This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior HR leadership role with real scope and influence in a large industrial organization. You will work with experienced teams, have a seat at the decision-making table and be trusted to shape HR in a way that truly supports the business. The role offers challenge, responsibility and professional satisfaction for HR leaders who value substance over form. Tenneco offers a competitive compensation package and an environment where strong HR leadership is recognized and needed.

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