Payroll Specialist Lead

JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™; Belgique; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a Payroll Specialist Lead to own Belgian payroll operations within a fully remote, international environment. The role focuses on accurate, compliant processing and acting as the Belgian payroll SME across the organisation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of end-to-end Belgian payroll experience, fluency in English and Dutch or French, and a proactive approach to process improvement while collaborating with global payroll and finance teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Belgian payroll experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Belgian payroll legislation and social security.
• Fluent in English and Dutch or French; strong communication.
• Experience processing Belgian payroll end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Manage full end-to-end Belgian payroll processing with compliance.
• Oversee filings, social security contributions, tax requirements and payroll payments.
• Act as SME for Belgian payroll and guide internal stakeholders.
• Handle payroll reconciliations, journals and reporting.
• Improve payroll processes and controls.
• Collaborate with international payroll, finance and implementation teams.
• Mentor other payroll specialists.

Skills

English fluency

Dutch or French

Excel skills

Process improvement

Independent worker

Tools

EasyPay payroll software

Job description

We're recruiting for a Payroll Specialist Lead to join a growing international organisation, offering the opportunity to take ownership of Belgian payroll operations within a fully remote working environment.

This role is ideal for someone with strong end-to-end Belgian payroll experience who understands local legislation, enjoys improving processes and wants to work alongside international payroll teams.

Fully Remote

What you'll be doing

• Manage full end-to-end Belgian payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local legislation.
• Oversee statutory filings, social security contributions, tax requirements and payroll payments.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Belgian payroll, providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, journals and reporting.
• Ensure payroll data integrity and maintain high standards of accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and efficiency.
• Collaborate with international payroll, finance and implementation teams.
• Support and mentor other payroll specialists.

What you'll bring

• 5+ years of hands‑on, end-to‑end Belgian payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian payroll legislation, employment regulations, taxation and social security requirements.
• Experience independently processing Belgian payroll from start to finish, ideally within an in‑house environment.
• Fluent in English and either Dutch or French, both written and spoken.
• Experience using EasyPay payroll software would be a significant advantage.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with payroll systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage complex payroll requirements.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working independently within a fast‑paced international environment.

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants regardless of disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.