European Payroll & Benefits Specialist

OPENLANE, Inc.; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OPENLANE, Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Officer to manage accurate payroll and comprehensive benefit programs across multiple European countries. You will handle data in Workday, ensure compliance, and serve as the main point of contact for employees and managers.

You'll thrive on attention to detail, process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic European environment. Fluency in English is required, with Dutch/French/German/Italian considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, payroll, business or related field; master's is a plus.
• 3–5 years of payroll/benefits administration or HR operations experience.
• Experience in international environment with multiple legal entities.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and benefits administration.
• Proficient with HR systems, preferably Workday.
• Excellent attention to detail and discretion with confidential data.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; able to meet deadlines.
• Fluent English; additional Dutch/French/German/Italian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accurate and timely payroll across multiple European countries.
• Administer employee benefits including company cars, insurance, pensions, mobility and country programs.
• Maintain high-quality employee data in Workday and support payroll activities.
• Serve as a trusted contact for employees, managers and HR colleagues.
• Collaborate with payroll providers, insurers and internal stakeholders for compliant operations.
• Support reporting, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build expertise across all countries within scope and provide back-up support.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

3-5 years

Workday

HR operations

Data accuracy

Organizational skills

English fluency

Dutch

French

German

Italian

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Job description

Who We Are
At OPENLANE, we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We’re a technology company, building the world’s most advanced — and simple — digital marketplace for used vehicles. We’re a data company, helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use. And, we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. OPENLANE offers its customers, the best digital marketplace for used cars in Europe. Our B2B clients enjoy operational excellence when working with us.

Our Values

• Driven Waybuilders: We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create and innovate.
• Relentless Curiosity: We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience.
• Smart Risk-Taking: We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.
• Fearless Ownership: We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a Payroll & Benefits Officer who thrives on accuracy and enjoys managing the details that make a big difference to employees. You understand that payroll and benefits are more than administrative processes. They are a key part of the employee experience, and you take pride in getting them right.

In this role, you'll navigate the complexity of supporting multiple European countries, legal entities, benefit plans and payroll providers. You enjoy working with data, systems and processes, while also being a trusted point of contact for employees and managers who count on your expertise and support.

You'll fit right in if you're highly organized, service-minded and proactive, with a strong eye for detail and a genuine interest in international payroll and benefits. You like collaborating across teams, continuously improving processes and building expertise in a dynamic European environment.

What are your key responsibilities?

• Coordinate accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple European countries, legal entities and employee populations.
• Administer a broad range of employee benefits, including company cars, insurance, pension plans, mobility solutions and country-specific benefit programs.
• Maintain high-quality employee data in Workday and support payroll and benefits activities throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees, managers and HR colleagues on payroll and benefits-related topics.
• Partner closely with payroll providers, insurers, brokers and internal stakeholders across Europe to ensure smooth and compliant operations.
• Support reporting, audits and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, data quality and employee experience.
• Build expertise across all countries within scope and provide back-up support to ensure business continuity.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's degree or professional certifications in Human Resources, Payroll, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required. A master's degree is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, HR operations or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, benefits administration and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience working in an international environment with multiple legal entities.
• Experience working with HR systems, preferably Workday.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines.
• A strong service-oriented mindset and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in one or more of the following languages is considered an asset: Dutch, French, German, and Italian.

Pay & Benefits

What's in it for you?
At OPENLANE Europe, pay is determined based on role impact, experience, skills and internal fairness.

In addition to the base salary, our package includes:

• Company bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package depending on the country of employment
• 32 days holiday
• Only roles that can be performed from an alternative work location are eligible for occasional remote work. In that case, working from home is allowed for up to a maximum of two days.
• Learning & development support
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international, and innovative environment

Are we the perfect match?

• Can you fulfill this vital function within our digital marketplace?

• Are you dedicated and able to communicate within a down-to-earth company where we highly believe in a can-do mentality?

Ready to take the next step in your career? Go for it and unlock your full potential!
Send us your CV in English and motivation letter and become part of the OPENLANE team and contribute to a high performing culture.Please take note that the recruitment interviews will take place in English.

OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.