About the role
- Lead payroll and HR administration in a complex Belgian environment
- Combine hands-on payroll expertise with team supervision and process improvement
About Our Client Our client is a leading international FMCG organisation with a strong presence in Belgium and a well-established People & Organisation function. Within its Belgian HR team, a dedicated Payroll & HR Administration department is looking for a senior professional to ensure operational continuity, guide the team and further strengthen its payroll and administration processes.
Job Description As an Freelance Senior HR Administration & Payroll, your responsibilities are:
- Supervise and guide the Payroll & HR Administration team in daily activities ;
- Oversee contract administration, pension administration and employee changes ;
- Manage and review severance pay, allowances, 13th month and annual bonus processes ;
- Guide the implementation of a new time & attendance solution, ensuring Belgian compliance ;
- Supervise the junior team member responsible for the Protime implementation ;
- Implement internal audit recommendations and strengthen HR administration processes ;
- Review and improve payroll processes, including the relationship with payroll providers ;
- Work hands-on with SAP and ensure accurate, compliant and timely HR administration ;
The Successful Applicant A successful Freelance Senior HR Administration & Payroll should have:
- Senior experience in Belgian payroll and HR administration ;
- Proven hands-on experience with payroll-related operational processes ;
- Strong knowledge of Belgian social legislation and payroll practices ;
- Experience supervising or coaching junior payroll/HR administration professionals ;
- Familiarity with CP200 and Belgian employment conditions ;
- Experience with time & attendance systems; Protime experience is a strong plus ;
- Structured, hands-on and comfortable taking ownership of operational matters ;
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work independently ;
What's on Offer Our customer offers you:
- Senior freelance assignment with immediate start
- Opportunity to lead payroll and HR administration improvements and projects
- Professional environment with a strong focus on compliance, process optimisation and team development
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