Senior Payroll Specialist

International Permanent €63,000 - €77,000 per year View Job Description
In this position, you act as the central expert for payroll and HR administration topics across a Belgian employee base and a broader European population. You ensure operational reliability while driving structure, compliance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic international environment.You oversee the full payroll process from A to Z, working closely with an external payroll provider and reporting into the HR leadership team.

Added 22/04/2026

  • International environment
  • Location: Brussels (Auderghem).

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.



Contact
Cedric Nabor
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7000808

Job summary

Sector
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Payroll
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cedric Nabor
Job Reference
JN-042026-7000808

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