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Yes. You get 30 free AI optimizations — no signup, no credit card. After that, Pro gives you unlimited access to all features for just €7.99/month.

Do I need to create an account?

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Will my CV pass ATS systems?

All our templates are tested against major ATS systems including Workday, Greenhouse, Lever and iCIMS. Our ATS score engine checks 7 dimensions of ATS compatibility in real time so you can see exactly what to fix.

What file formats can I export?

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How is this different from Canva or Google Docs?

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How does the AI work?

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HR and people salaries in Brussels (2026)

EU institutions plus corporate HQs; heavy taxes offset by meal vouchers, cars and net allowances.

HR & People salary bands in Brussels

Gross annual base salary in EUR. Excludes bonus, equity and benefits.

Role	Seniority	Base salary	vs Europe
Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist	Mid	€43,500–€60,500	+4% vs Europe
HR Generalist / People Operations	Mid	€43,500–€58,000	+4% vs Europe
HR Business Partner	Senior	€62,500–€85,500	+4% vs Europe
Compensation & Benefits Manager	Senior	€73,000–€99,000	+4% vs Europe
Head of People / HR Manager	Lead	€88,500–€119,500	+4% vs Europe
People Director / CHRO	Executive	€125,000–€187,000	+4% vs Europe

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Skills that move the number

Compensation benchmarking and pay-band design — +10–18%
EU Pay Transparency Directive readiness — +8–15%
People analytics (SQL, dashboards) — +8–15%
Multi-country employment law knowledge — +8–15%
Technical or executive recruiting track record — +10–20%
HRIS implementation (Workday, Personio) — +6–12%

How to negotiate in Brussels

Anchor on a range, never a single number

Give the band you researched for that exact city and seniority, and place your target at the lower third of it. A range signals you know the market; a single number invites a counter that lands below it.

Quote the city, not the country

National averages hide 40–60% spreads. Saying 'the Amsterdam band for this scope is €X–€Y' is far harder to dismiss than 'the Dutch average is €Z'.

Negotiate the whole package

Base, bonus, equity, signing bonus, pension contribution, remote allowance, training budget and holiday days are all negotiable — and often easier to move than base when a company runs strict pay bands.

Let the employer name a number first

If asked for expectations early, answer with the market band and ask what range is budgeted for the role. Most European postings now have an internal band even when the ad does not show it.

Bring evidence, not need

Tie the ask to scope and results — headcount managed, revenue influenced, systems owned — not to rent or personal costs. Hiring managers can defend results to finance; they cannot defend need.

Get it in writing before you accept

Confirm base, bonus mechanics, review timing and start date in the offer letter. Verbal promises about a raise 'after six months' rarely survive a manager change.

HR & People salary FAQ

Which HR role pays best in Europe?

Outside executive roles, Compensation & Benefits Managers and senior HR Business Partners lead, typically 15–25% above generalist people operations roles at the same level.

Do in-house recruiters earn less than agency recruiters?

Base is usually higher in-house, but agency roles add commission that can double earnings in a strong market. In-house pay is more stable and less cyclical.

How is EU pay transparency affecting HR salaries?

It has created sustained demand for reward and analytics skills. Roles that combine HR with data and pay-structure work are the fastest-growing HR salary band in Europe.

Which cities pay HR roles best?

Zurich, London, Copenhagen and Dublin lead, with Amsterdam and Munich close behind. Southern and central European markets sit 30–45% lower.