About this role
Our client is an large-scale organisation operating in a complex, highly regulated environment. The company combines operational rigor with a strong focus on reliability, compliance, and high-quality service delivery across its internal operations. Jobomschrijving Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals Act as key contact for employees and managers on payroll matters Supervise payroll systems, configuration, and quality controls Oversee complex payroll calculations (e.g. holiday pay, group insurance cases, special statuses) Ensure compliance with legal, fiscal, and internal policies Implement and communicate regulatory and policy updates Drive continuous improvement of payroll and HR processes Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders Drive structured reporting and ensure auditability of payroll operations More than 7 years of experience in payroll management in Belgium Proven people management experience with the ability to coach experts Deep understanding of payroll processes, calculations, and legal frameworks Ability to handle complex payroll environments with multiple statuses and exceptions Strong analytical and process-oriented mindset Advanced Excel skills Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and work cross-functionally Fluency in French and Dutch (one fluent, the other professional level) Exposure to expatriate payroll management Strong understanding of legislative changes and their operational impact Assertive communication style with the ability to influence Ability to build an autonomous, high-performing team