Payroll manager

About the Job We are looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and support the evolution of HR systems at our European Distribution Center in Milmort, Belgium. This senior HR role focuses on ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery for all Belgian employees while contributing to the effectiveness and continuous improvement of HR processes and systems. What You’ll Be Doing Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all Belgian employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery in partnership with the external payroll provider. Ensure full compliance with Belgian social security, labour law and tax regulations, including statutory declarations and year‑end payroll obligations. Oversee the administration and payroll processing of employee benefits, including meal vouchers, company cars, mobility budgets, group insurance and cafeteria plans. Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related matters, providing guidance and expertise to HR, managers and employees. Support the maintenance, optimisation and continuous improvement of HR systems and processes, including payroll and time management solutions. Contribute to local and global HR transformation initiatives, helping drive process improvements, automation and operational efficiency. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure reliable service delivery and effective system support. Analyse payroll and HR data, providing insights and recommendations to support business decision‑making. Build strong partnerships with HR, Finance, Legal and IT teams to ensure alignment on payroll, compliance and people‑related processes. Support knowledge sharing, training and capability building across payroll and HR operations. What We’re Looking For Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll, HR operations or a related HR management role. Strong expertise in Belgian payroll, social legislation, labour law and tax regulations. Experience working with HR systems such as Workday and/or Time & Attendance solutions is an advantage. Exposure to HRIS, payroll optimisation or process improvement projects. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all organisational levels. High proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR reporting tools. Experience creating and delivering HR-related reporting, policies and process improvements. Ability to advise and support business stakeholders on payroll and HR processes. Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and evolving environment. EEO & Accessibility Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job, to perform the essential functions as detailed above. #J-18808-Ljbffr