Senior Payroll Specialist

About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing European company operating in the consumer goods sector, with an international footprint and a strong focus on sustainability. Job Description Ownership of payroll delivery: You take full responsibility for the timely and accurate execution of payroll activities, ensuring consistency, data integrity, and alignment with local regulations across the assigned scope. External stakeholder coordination: You drive the relationship with payroll providers and external partners, ensuring clear communication, anticipation of issues, and continuous service quality improvement. Data, controls & compliance: You monitor payroll data flows, validate outputs, and implement appropriate controls to mitigate risks. You ensure adherence to applicable legal, fiscal, and social frameworks. Workforce data & financial alignment: You contribute to workforce planning and cost monitoring by providing reliable payroll data, supporting budgeting cycles, and ensuring alignment with financial assumptions. Process optimisation & structuring: You identify inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and introduce more robust and scalable processes, with a focus on standardisation and automation where relevant. Employee lifecycle administration: You ensure that all administrative processes linked to employee events (entry, changes, exit) are handled accurately and in a timely manner, with proper documentation and compliance. Advisory & expertise: You act as a reference point for payroll-related topics, providing pragmatic guidance to HR and management on regulatory and operational matters. The Successful Applicant Background & experience Degree in HR or equivalent practical experience More than 7 years of experience in payroll, ideally within complex or international organisations Solid knowledge of Belgian payroll regulations; exposure to multi-country payroll is an advantage Skills & approach Fluent in French with a strong command of English Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented Autonomous, reliable, and accountable Pragmatic mindset with a focus on solutions and continuous improvement Comfortable working in evolving and fast-paced environments Proactive learner with a strong interest in process optimisation What's on Offer Our customer offers you: A permanent position with a gross base salary ranging from EUR 64000 to EUR 75000. Meal vouchers, hospitlization insurance, group insurance, net allowances Opportunity to work within a dynamic and fast paced environment. A supportive and professional work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Michael Page International (Belgium)