Hans Maes
About Hans Maes
Hans Maes is an HR Business Partner at D'Ieteren Auto, where he collaborates with senior managers on employee lifecycle matters. He holds a Master's in Organisational Psychology from Ghent University and a Postgraduate in Business Administration from KU Leuven.
Work at D’Ieteren
Hans Maes has been serving as the HR Business Partner Corporate/General Services at D'Ieteren Auto since 2019. In this role, he acts as a challenging and facilitating partner to senior managers throughout the complete employee life cycle. His responsibilities include supporting senior managers in executing their strategies and fostering genuine leadership within the organization. His tenure at D'Ieteren Auto spans five years, during which he has contributed to the HR functions in a corporate environment.
Previous Experience in HR
Before joining D'Ieteren Auto, Hans Maes held various HR roles. He worked at STIB-MIVB as an HR Business Partner from 2012 to 2017, where he managed HR functions for five years. He then transitioned to Vinçotte, serving as HR Business Partner for the Building & Finance business unit from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he worked at STIB-MIVB as an Inplacement & Temp Contracts Manager from 2009 to 2012, accumulating a total of eight years of experience at STIB-MIVB.
Education and Expertise
Hans Maes has a solid educational background in business and psychology. He studied at Ghent University, where he earned a Master's degree in Organisational Psychology from 1989 to 1995. He furthered his education at KU Leuven, achieving a Postgraduate in Business Administration from 1995 to 1996. His academic qualifications complement his extensive experience in managing HR functions, particularly in environments with confirmed union representation.
Background
Hans Maes has built a career in human resources, focusing on supporting senior management and facilitating employee life cycle processes. His experience spans over a decade in various HR roles, where he has developed expertise in organizational leadership and HR strategy execution. His work has involved collaboration with senior managers to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.