Payroll Specialist

Michael Page International (Belgium); Zaventem; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meal vouchers

Transportation cost reimbursement

Group insurance

Hospitalisation insurance

2 days home office per week

Résumé du poste

Michael Page International (Belgium) is recruiting a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage full payroll administration for all employees with accuracy and timeliness. You will optimise payroll processes, liaise with external providers (e.g.

SD Worx), handle leave and benefits, and contribute to HR projects while ensuring compliance with Belgian social legislation. The role requires a Bachelor or Master in a relevant field with 4+ years payroll experience, fluency in English and Dutch, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field or equivalent by experience.
• 4+ years of experience in payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian social legislation.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (French is a plus).
• Good communication skills enabling clear explanations of payroll processes.
• Customer oriented with discretion in handling confidential information.

Responsabilités

• Manage the full monthly payroll cycle including salary calculations, benefits, taxes and social security contributions.
• Deliver ad-hoc reporting and analytics with insights on payroll costs and HR trends.
• Collaborate with external payroll provider (e.g., SD Worx) to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Manage leave, absences and employee benefits (insurance, meal vouchers, etc.).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits queries.
• Contribute to HR projects to improve payroll efficiency and implement new HR tools.
• Ensure compliance with social and tax legislation and promote best practices.

Connaissances

Payroll management

Reporting & analytics

Communication

Customer orientation

Multicultural environment

English & Dutch fluency

Formation

Bachelor or Master in relevant field

Description du poste

• Global company active in Healthcare and Life Sciences
• Location: Zaventem

About Our Client

Our customer is an international company active in the healthcare industry (medical devices) having its European headquarters based in Zaventem.

Job Description

As Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you are responsible for the full, accurate and timely management of the company's payroll administration for all employees, in full compliance with legal requirements and internal policies. You play a central role in optimising payroll processes, with a strong affinity for Compensation & Benefits, and actively contribute to broader HR projects. Key responsibilities:

• Ensure the accurate execution of the monthly payroll cycle, including salary calculations, benefits, taxes and social security contributions.
• Deliver ad-hoc reporting and analytics, providing detailed insights into payroll costs, HR trends and other key performance indicators.
• Work closely with the external payroll provider (e.g. SD Worx) to guarantee a smooth and reliable payroll operation.
• Manage and continuously improve processes related to leave, absences and employee benefits (insurance plans, meal vouchers, etc.).
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees regarding payroll and benefits-related queries, with the ability to clearly explain payroll related processes.
• Actively contribute to HR projects, including initiatives aimed at improving payroll and compensation efficiency and the implementation of new HR tools or solutions.
• Ensure full compliance with social and tax legislation and promote best practices within the payroll function.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• You hold a Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant field or equivalent by experience
• You can demonstrate more than 4 years of experience in payroll management. Any additional experience with the UK, Germany, or the Netherlands payroll systems is considered an asset.
• You have a very good knowledge of the Belgian social legislation
• You are fluent in English and Dutch (both written and spoken), knowledge of French is an asset.
• You possess good communication skills allowing you to clearly explain HR payroll related processes to varied stakeholders
• You are customer oriented, can handle confidential information with the necessary discretion and enjoy working within an international and multicultural environment

What's on Offer

• A permanent contract of undefined duration
• A competitive salary package complemented by fringe benefits such as meal vouchers, transportation cost reimbursement, group insurance and hospitalization insurance.
• Opportunity to work in an international healthcare environment with a meaningful, purpose-driven industry.
• Up to 2 days of home office per week after the onboarding period