International Payroll Specialist
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We are looking for an International Payroll Specialist , based in Belgium or The Netherlands, to play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations across multiple countries, while supporting key HR Operations activities. You will start with a strong focus on Belgian payroll , acting as subject matter expert, and gradually expand into international payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions. What you'll be doing? Responsibilities. Act as Country Process Owner for assigned countries, ensuring payroll compliance with local legislation and internal standards Own and coordinate end-to-end payroll processes across multiple countries with external payroll providers Act as Belgian payroll expert (blue- and white-collar), including Protime time registration Review payroll calculations, validations, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity Manage payroll calendars, cut-offs, submissions, and monthly payroll cycles Prepare payroll reporting, accounting outputs (GL files), and support Finance with reconciliations Handle Belgian benefits, insurances, Flex Income Plan, and social documentation Act as escalation point for complex payroll issues across countries Support audits, year-end processes, and compliance requirements Drive payroll standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives Support HR Operations activities such as onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and employee data management in SuccessFactors Act as point of contact for payroll and HR-related employee queries You'll thrive in this role if you have/are: Solid experience in international, multi-country payroll environments Strong hands-on expertise in end-to-end payroll processing (European payroll experience required) Deep knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance, and statutory requirements Strong experience with Belgian payroll (PC 200, 302, 217 is a plus) Experience working with external payroll providers Strong analytical skills (reconciliations, payroll checks, reporting) High attention to detail and data accuracy mindset Experience in HR Operations / HR Administration Proficiency in Protime (required) Experience with SuccessFactors and/or Workday (strong plus) Comfortable in a matrix, international environment Fluent in English and Dutch Proactive, structured, and improvement-driven mindset
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