EMEA Payroll Specialist - Dutch Speaking
6 months contract
Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced EMEA Payroll Specialist to manage and oversee payroll processes, ensuring the accurate payment of salaries. This role focuses on Belgian payroll expertise and offers the opportunity to support multiple sites across the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will be a native or fluent Flemish/Dutch speaker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Process payroll for employees in Belgium and across the EMEA region, managing third-party provider relationships.
Perform payroll-related functions under country and local laws, including new hires, terminations, compensation & benefits, overtime, deductions, and attachment orders.
Collect payroll and benefit information from various sources and provide monthly payroll instructions to our provider.
Review and verify payroll data, performing audits and controls
Maintain and control the Time & Attendance system.
Monitor compliance updates to ensure legal adherence at country and local levels.
Instruct Finance to issue payroll-related payments (salaries, taxes, social security, pension, etc.).
Communicate with employees at all levels regarding payroll matters, troubleshooting issues via the query management system within SLA's.
Assist with internal, external, and statutory audits as required.
Create and update payroll procedure documents, streamlining and automating current processes.
Key Requirements:
Experience managing Belgian payroll processes (Headcount 500+).
Familiarity with Time & Attendance systems (Pro-time knowledge advantageous).
Excellent communication and administrative skills for internal and external stakeholders.
Payroll project experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Positive attitude towards development and training, with a willingness to learn and be cross-trained.
Ability to adapt and be proactive in response to changing requirements.
Experience working to tight deadlines, ensuring timely and efficient task completion.
Strong analytical troubleshooting skills to prevent delays in the payroll cycle.
Native or fluent Flemish/Dutch speaker.
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