Payroll Manager

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.

• 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

• 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

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.