Head of Payroll & Compensation & Benefits

Yusen Logistics (Deutschland) GmbH; Beveren; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Free parking

39-hour workweek

35 days of vacation

Flexible home office (2 days/week)

Company pension scheme

Hospitalisation insurance & group保险

Résumé du poste

Yusen Logistics (Deutschland) GmbH is seeking a Head of Payroll, Compensation & Benefits to lead cross-country payroll operations and to design and harmonize compensation programs across Europe. You will drive compliance with labor and tax laws while shaping market-aligned salary structures and benefits strategies.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive payroll experience, and fluency in English to operate across an international matrix.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of HR experience with focus on payroll and compensation & benefits.
• Proven leadership experience in an international matrix organization.
• Strong knowledge of labor, tax, and social security regulations across Europe.

Responsabilités

• Overall accountability for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across Cluster North
• Lead and develop international payroll teams and manage external payroll providers
• Ensure compliance with labor, tax, and social security regulations across multiple countries
• Design and implement Compensation & Benefits strategies aligned with business objectives and market standards
• Develop and maintain competitive salary structures, incentive schemes, and benefits programs
• Conduct market benchmarking and support leadership in compensation-related decision-making
• Lead HR projects (e.g., system implementations, process improvements, harmonization initiatives)
• Deliver reporting, KPIs, and ensure audit readiness and compliance standards

Connaissances

Payroll expertise

Labor law knowledge

Leadership

International experience

HRIS reporting

Analytical skills

Project management

English fluency

Formation

Degree in HR/Business/Finance

Outils

HRIS

Payroll systems

Description du poste

Human Resources, Management

9120 Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

We Connect. We Create. We Commit.

Welcome to the dynamic world of Yusen Logistics!
This newly created key role offers a unique opportunity to strategically shape Payroll as well as Compensation & Benefits across Cluster North (Europe). Your focus will be on assessing, evaluating, and further developing existing structures, while driving harmonization of processes and programs across different countries. To succeed in this role, you bring strong expertise in payroll and labor law —ideally within a Benelux/DACH/European region— combined with the ability to translate complex, cross-country requirements into sustainable and scalable solutions.

About Us: Yusen Logistics is one of the world's leading providers of logistics solutions, helping businesses optimize their global supply chains. With over 25,000 employees across more than 650 locations in 46 countries, we offer an inspiring work environment with diverse development opportunities. As a company with Japanese roots, we embrace the philosophy of Kaizen – the culture of continuous improvement – in all our business areas.

Your Responsibilities at :

• Overall accountability for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across Cluster North
• Lead and develop international payroll teams and manage external payroll providers
• Ensure compliance with labor, tax, and social security regulations across multiple countries
• Design and implement Compensation & Benefits strategies aligned with business objectives and market standards
• Develop and maintain competitive salary structures, incentive schemes, and benefits programs
• Conduct market benchmarking and support leadership in compensation-related decision-making
• Lead HR projects (e.g., system implementations, process improvements, harmonization initiatives)
• Deliver reporting, KPIs, and ensure audit readiness and compliance standards

Your Profile as Head of Payroll, Compensation & Benefits:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Extensive experience (approx. 10+ years) in HR with a focus on payroll and Compensation & Benefits
• Proven leadership experience, ideally within an international matrix organization
• Strong knowledge of labor, tax, and social security legislation across Europe
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS, and reporting tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to design and evaluate compensation frameworks
• Solid project management experience in cross-country environments
• Fluency in English and strong intercultural communication skills

Why Yusen Logistics?

To Support Your Individual Needs – Whether you aim to lead a healthy lifestyle, have enough time for yourself and others, or further develop your skills – we offer a wide range of location-specific benefits:

• Professional Development: Regular feedback and development discussions, targeted support through high-quality training, and access to our self-learning platform.
• Attractive Working Conditions: Company car, Free parking, 39-hour workweek, 35 days of vacation, flexible home office options (2 days per week), flexible working hours, company pension scheme, hospitalization insurance & group insurance.
• Additional Perks: Employee discounts, referral bonus program, and much more.

Ready to design the future of logistics with us?

Ready to design the future of logistics with us?
If you are looking for a strategic HR leadership role with high impact and the opportunity to shape Payroll and Compensation & Benefits on an international level,