Central Services - Manager Professional support
To strengthen the Corporate HR Team, we are currently recruiting a Payroll Lead.
Key responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll processes for multiple legal entities (approximately 7 entities).
- Monitor compliance with employment law, social security law, tax regulations and internal policies impacting payroll.
- Oversee the collection and validation of payroll data in close collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Conduct and oversee regular payroll controls to ensure data accuracy, completeness and compliance.
- Identify, investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and structured manner.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of employee data in HR systems (including hires, terminations, promotions and contractual changes).
- Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for payroll-related topics, including process optimization, documentation and system improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within payroll processes and support system integrations across HR tools.
- Coordinate payroll-related processes, procedures and analyses to enhance efficiency and data integrity.
Team leadership:
- Lead, coach, and support the development of the payroll team (Payroll Officers).
- Provide operational guidance and act as escalation point for complex payroll issues.
- Ensure knowledge sharing, training and continuous development within the team.
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Zaventem HQ
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent through relevant experience
- Solid experience within a payroll environment, ideally in a complex, multi-entity structure
- Strong knowledge of Belgian payroll regulations (social security, tax, labour law)
- Proven experience in payroll processes and systems.
- Experience in people management or coaching is a strong asset.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to improve processes and drive efficiency.
- Project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in Dutch or French and English.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex payroll topics.
- Discreet, reliable and structured.
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Able to work autonomously while fostering team collaboration.
- Confident in working with AI tools and maintaining a critical mindset. when using AI in daily tasks and in collaboration within the team
As a certified Top Employer we offer:
- A reward package that goes beyond salary. Think premium electric company car (BMW, Mercedes,..., etc.) + charging card, net allowances, bonus, your choice of Apple/Android device, and lots of extras you can personalize with our cafeteria plan.
- Peace of mind with full insurance coverage. We’ve got you covered with group and hospitalization insurance, plus optional extras like dental, eye care, and medical consultations.
- Work in your own way. Enjoy flexible hours, hybrid working, and even the chance to work from anywhere in the world for 20 days a year.
- We’re an international community that thrives on trust and collaboration. With inclusive communities for gender, LGBTQI+, internationals, and many more, you’ll truly feel like you can come as you are.
- Your growth = our priority. You’ll get training and development tailored to your job, level and even personal goals, plus support from your personal buddy and performance manager.
- More than colleagues. From sport challenges (Antwerp 10 Miles, Brussels Marathon, 1000km for KOTK) to volunteering (river clean-ups, tree planting), we make impact together through our Together@KPMG & KPMG Foundation programs.
- We care about you. With initiatives such as confidential counselors, an employee assistance program, hotlines and more, we will support your emotional and mental health throughout your career.
- Fun included. Expect team events, afterworks ...
Permanent
Full-time
