Payroll Manager

Michael Page International (Belgium); Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive bonus

Company car

Health insurance

Pension plan

Résumé du poste

Michael Page International (Belgium) is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead their team in Brussels. You will be responsible for supervising payroll systems, ensuring compliance with complex regulations, and driving improvements in payroll processes.

The ideal candidate will have over seven years of management experience in payroll, strong analytical skills, and fluency in both French and Dutch. A competitive salary package, including bonuses and benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• More than 7 years of experience in payroll management in Belgium.
• Proven ability to coach and manage a team of professionals.
• Deep understanding of payroll processes and legal frameworks.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop a team of payroll professionals.
• Ensure compliance with legal and internal policies.
• Drive continuous improvement of payroll processes.

Connaissances

People management

Analytical skills

Payroll process knowledge

Fluency in French

Fluency in Dutch

Advanced Excel skills

Description du poste

• Brussels
• People management

About Our Client

Our client is an large-scale organisation operating in a complex, highly regulated environment. The company combines operational rigor with a strong focus on reliability, compliance, and high-quality service delivery across its internal operations.

Job Description

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals
• Act as key contact for employees and managers on payroll matters
• Supervise payroll systems, configuration, and quality controls
• Oversee complex payroll calculations (e.g. holiday pay, group insurance cases, special statuses)
• Ensure compliance with legal, fiscal, and internal policies
• Implement and communicate regulatory and policy updates
• Drive continuous improvement of payroll and HR processes
• Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders
• Drive structured reporting and ensure auditability of payroll operations

The Successful Applicant

• More than 7 years of experience in payroll management in Belgium
• Proven people management experience with the ability to coach experts
• Deep understanding of payroll processes, calculations, and legal frameworks
• Ability to handle complex payroll environments with multiple statuses and exceptions
• Strong analytical and process-oriented mindset
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and work cross-functionally
• Fluency in French and Dutch (one fluent, the other professional level)
• Exposure to expatriate payroll management
• Strong understanding of legislative changes and their operational impact
• Assertive communication style with the ability to influence
• Ability to build an autonomous, high-performing team

What's on Offer

Permanent contract with a competitive package including individual and collective bonus, company car, smartphone and internet, representation expenses, meal vouchers, cafeteria plan, health insurance and a pension plan.