Freelance Senior HR Administration & Payroll

Michael Page International (Belgium); Brussel; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Michael Page International (Belgium) seeks a Freelance Senior HR Administration & Payroll professional to lead the payroll and HR administration team in a complex Belgian environment. You will supervise daily activities, oversee contract and pension administration, and drive improvements in payroll processes.

In this freelance role, you will implement a new time & attendance solution, ensure Belgian compliance, and coach junior staff while collaborating with SAP systems and payroll providers.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in Belgian payroll and HR administration.
• Proven hands-on experience with payroll-related operational processes.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian social legislation and payroll practices.
• Experience supervising or coaching junior payroll/HR administration professionals.
• Familiarity with CP200 and Belgian employment conditions.
• Experience with time & attendance systems; Protime experience is a strong plus.
• Structured, hands-on and capable of taking ownership of operational matters.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work independently.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and guide the Payroll & HR Administration team in daily activities.
• Oversee contract administration, pension administration and employee changes.
• Manage and review severance pay, allowances, 13th month and annual bonus processes.
• Guide the implementation of a new time & attendance solution, ensuring Belgian compliance.
• Supervise the junior team member responsible for the Protime implementation.
• Implement internal audit recommendations and strengthen HR administration processes.
• Review and improve payroll processes, including the relationship with payroll providers.
• Work hands-on with SAP and ensure accurate, compliant HR administration.

Connaissances

Belgian payroll

HR administration

Team supervision

Belgian social legislation

Coaching juniors

Time & attendance

Protime experience

Outils

SAP

Protime

Description du poste

• Lead payroll and HR administration in a complex Belgian environment
• Combine hands-on payroll expertise with team supervision and process improvement

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international FMCG organisation with a strong presence in Belgium and a well-established People & Organisation function. Within its Belgian HR team, a dedicated Payroll & HR Administration department is looking for a senior professional to ensure operational continuity, guide the team and further strengthen its payroll and administration processes.

Job Description

As an Freelance Senior HR Administration & Payroll, your responsibilities are:

• Supervise and guide the Payroll & HR Administration team in daily activities ;
• Oversee contract administration, pension administration and employee changes ;
• Manage and review severance pay, allowances, 13th month and annual bonus processes ;
• Guide the implementation of a new time & attendance solution, ensuring Belgian compliance ;
• Supervise the junior team member responsible for the Protime implementation ;
• Implement internal audit recommendations and strengthen HR administration processes ;
• Review and improve payroll processes, including the relationship with payroll providers ;
• Work hands-on with SAP and ensure accurate, compliant and timely HR administration ;

The Successful Applicant

A successful Freelance Senior HR Administration & Payroll should have:

• Senior experience in Belgian payroll and HR administration ;
• Proven hands-on experience with payroll-related operational processes ;
• Strong knowledge of Belgian social legislation and payroll practices ;
• Experience with supervising or coaching junior payroll/HR administration professionals ;
• Familiarity with CP200 and Belgian employment conditions ;
• Experience with time & attendance systems; Protime experience is a strong plus ;
• Structured, hands-on and comfortable taking ownership of operational matters ;
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work independently ;

What's on Offer

Our customer offers you:

• Senior freelance assignment with immediate start
• Opportunity to lead payroll and HR administration improvements and projects
• Professional environment with a strong focus on compliance, process optimisation and team development