Eline Jacobs

HR Technology & People Analytics Lead @ Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Antwerp, Belgium

Senior HR Transformation leader driving HR process excellence, digitalisation, and organisational change in complex, international environments. Proven track record in translating business strategy into scalable HR operating models, optimising systems (incl. HRIS), and strengthening data-driven decision-making. Combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, building strong partnerships across HR, IT, and business stakeholders. Recognized for leading high-performing teams and delivering sustainable transformation with measurable business impact.

Tech stack

Back-end

AI .NET

ETL Datawarehouse

DataStage

Miscellaneous

Project Management

SAP

Business Intelligence

Power BI

Systems

Microsoft 365 / Office 365

Language

Native Dutch

Dutch

Native

English

Fluent

French

Average

Work experience

Since 2008

HR Technology & People Analytics Lead @ Port of Antwerp-Bruges

01 January 2025 -

Lead HRIS & People Analytics, driving HR transformation focused on digital employee experience, data maturity and operational excellence.

People & Operations Coordinator @ FLEXSO FOR PEOPLE (CRONOS GROUP)

01 December 2022 - 01 January 2025

Managed resource and talent planning for 150+ client projects and 110 consultants.

HR transformation manager @ FLEXSO FOR PEOPLE (CRONOS GROUP)

01 August 2017 - 31 December 2022

Delivered HR transformation projects across multiple industries, leading project and change management.

HR project manager @ City of Antwerp

01 September 2015 - 31 August 2017

Coordinated the strategic HR project portfolio, focusing on process redesign and digitalisation.

HR Business Partner @ City of Antwerp

01 September 2014 - 31 August 2015

Business partner for 200 employees and 40 managers, advising on talent management and performance.

Coordinator @ City of Antwerp

01 September 2012 - 01 September 2014

Led the operational start-up of new childcare services, including team leadership and process management.

Coach @ JEUGDZORG EMMAUS ANTWERPEN CRISISHULP AAN HUIS ANTWERPEN

01 September 2008 - 31 August 2012

Coached families in crisis situations, supporting behavioral change and long-term development.

Education experience

Since 2003

Educational Sciences @ Vrije Universiteit Brussel

01 January 2003 - 01 January 2008

Master in Educational Sciences.