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For our European Studio in Brussels, we are looking for a

People & Operations Manager (Local Hire)

  • Job-ID:
    V000009570
  • Einsatzort:
    Brüssel
  • Startdatum:
    01.07.2025
  • Berufsfeld:
    Zentrale Unternehmensaufgaben
  • Art der Anstellung:
    Vollzeit
  • Veröffentlicht:
    04.06.2025

Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) is the public broadcasting institution in North Rhine-Westphalia/Germany and one of the largest media organizations in Europe. As part of ARD, Germany’s nationwide network of regional public broadcasters, WDR contributes to a diverse and independent media landscape. The ARD Studio Brussels provides in-depth coverage of European politics, NATO and current developments in the Benelux countries. This requires not only journalistic excellence, but also a solid administrative foundation. As People & Operations Manager, you will serve as the organizational backbone for all colleagues on site, ensuring the conditions for our current reporting and high-quality contributions.

We offer a secure job with a permanent employment contract and the opportunity to work in a committed team serving the entire ARD network.

Your responsibilities

  • You manage all administrative processes at the brussels studio in close coordination with studio management
  • You handle all HR matters for local employees, including payroll, taxes, social security, and insurance in compliance with belgian law
  • Therefore you advise both permanent and freelance staff on all administrative and hr-related topics
  • Managing petty cash, credit cards, bank accounts, financial bookings and monthly closings is part of your role
  • You oversee budgeting and procurement, as well as the management of office premises
  • You act as the main point of contact for authorities, embassies and service providers
  • Organizing training sessions and supervising interns complete your range of responsibilities 

Your profile

  • You have a degree in business or public administration, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
  • You have experience in HR administration and ideally have knowledge of Belgian labor, tax, and social security law
  • With fluent German and French, you’re also skilled in using MS Office and SAP efficiently 
  • Your organizational skills go hand in hand with your structured, goal-oriented approach 
  • You combine commitment and assertiveness with a confident and reliable demeanor
  • Good communication and collaboration skills round off your profile 

Additional information

The employment contract will not be concluded with WDR, but directly with the ARD European Studio in Brussels under Belgian law.

German and French is mandatory. But if you are not meeting all other requirements, convince us of your potential and apply anyway!

Your application

We look forward to your online application. A résumé with relevant certificates is sufficient – a cover letter is not mandatory.

If you need support during the application process (e.g., due to a disability), we are happy to help.

About us

Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) is the public broadcasting institution in North Rhine-Westphalia and one of the largest media organizations in Germany and Europe. As a member of ARD, we are proud to contribute significantly to media diversity and freedom of opinion in Germany with our wide range of high-quality programming. Diversity is our strength – both in our programs and our workforce. We employ people from all sectors of society.

We look forward to receiving your application and to welcoming individuals who will make our teams even more diverse.