Payroll & Benefits Officer

OPENLANE Europe; Thiennes; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Benefits package

32 days holiday

Remote work option

Learning & development

International environment

Job summary

OPENLANE Europe is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Officer who thrives on accuracy and enjoys the details that make a real difference to employees. You will manage payroll and benefits across multiple European countries, ensuring compliance and data integrity in systems like Workday.

You’ll partner with HR, payroll providers and managers, focusing on process improvement, accuracy, and confidentiality. The role requires excellent organizational skills, service mindset, and fluency in English;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, payroll, business administration, finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in payroll, benefits administration or HR operations.
• Experience in an international environment with multiple legal entities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Fluency in English; other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accurate and timely payroll across multiple European countries and entities.
• Administer a broad range of employee benefits (cars, insurance, pension, mobility).
• Maintain high-quality employee data in Workday and support lifecycle activities.
• Serve as a trusted contact for employees, managers and HR colleagues on payroll and benefits.
• Partner with payroll providers, insurers, brokers and internal stakeholders across Europe.
• Support reporting, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide back-up and country-specific expertise to ensure business continuity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Service oriented

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin / Finance

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

Workday

Job description

Who We Are

At OPENLANE, we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We’re a technology company, building the world’s most advanced — and simple — digital marketplace for used vehicles. We’re a data company, helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use. And, we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. OPENLANE offers its customers, the best digital marketplace for used cars in Europe. Our B2B clients enjoy operational excellence when working with us.

Our Values

• Driven Waybuilders: We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create and innovate.
• Relentless Curiosity: We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience.
• Smart Risk-Taking: We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.
• Fearless Ownership: We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a Payroll & Benefits Officer who thrives on accuracy and enjoys managing the details that make a big difference to employees. You understand that payroll and benefits are more than administrative processes. They are a key part of the employee experience, and you take pride in getting them right.

In this role, you'll navigate the complexity of supporting multiple European countries, legal entities, benefit plans and payroll providers. You enjoy working with data, systems and processes, while also being a trusted point of contact for employees and managers who count on your expertise and support.

You’ll fit right in if you're highly organized, service-minded and proactive, with a strong eye for detail and a genuine interest in international payroll and benefits. You like collaborating across teams, continuously improving processes and building expertise in a dynamic European environment.

What are your key responsibilities?

• Coordinate accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple European countries, legal entities and employee populations.
• Administer a broad range of employee benefits, including company cars, insurance, pension plans, mobility solutions and country-specific benefit programs.
• Maintain high-quality employee data in Workday and support payroll and benefits activities throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees, managers and HR colleagues on payroll and benefits-related topics.
• Partner closely with payroll providers, insurers, brokers and internal stakeholders across Europe to ensure smooth and compliant operations.
• Support reporting, audits and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, data quality and employee experience.
• Build expertise across all countries within scope and provide back-up support to ensure business continuity.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's degree or professional certifications in Human Resources, Payroll, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required. A master's degree is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, HR operations or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, benefits administration and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience working in an international environment with multiple legal entities.
• Experience working with HR systems, preferably Workday.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines.
• A strong service-oriented mindset and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in one or more of the following languages is considered an asset: Dutch, French, German, and Italian.

Pay & Benefits

What's in it for you?

At OPENLANE Europe, pay is determined based on role impact, experience, skills and internal fairness.

In addition to the base salary, our package includes:

• Company bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package depending on the country of employment
• 32 days holiday
• Only roles that can be performed from an alternative work location are eligible for occasional remote work. In that case, working from home is allowed for up to a maximum of two days.
• Learning & development support
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international, and innovative environment

OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.