Payroll Specialist

3 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom SRG Full time
Job Description

Job Title: EMEA Payroll Specialist – Global Biopharmaceutical

Contract : 6 months

Location: Manchester

Salary: £21.86 PAYE/£35.50 Umbrella

Working Pattern: Hybrid, one day on site per week


The EMEA Payroll Specialist will manage and oversee payroll processes as well as being responsible for the accurate payment of salaries to employees as an SME within Belgium, with the opportunity to support a number of our sites across EMEA. They will be involved in a number of payroll projects.


The successful candidate for this role must be a Dutch speaker and have a strong background in managing Belgian Payroll.


Key Responsibilities will include:

  • Process the payroll of employees both in Belgium and across the EMEA region, managing relationships with third party providers as required.
  • Perform payroll-related functions under country and local laws, including but not limited to processing of new hires, terminations, compensation & benefits, overtime, deductions, and attachment orders.
  • Perform project related activity when required.
  • Processing of legislative changes – not limited to Indexation, CAO90, meal vouchers, Purchasing Power Bonus.
  • Collect payroll, benefit information from various sources, and provide monthly payroll instructions to our payroll provider in accordance with the calendar.
  • Reviews and verifies payroll data.
  • Performs audits and controls in accordance with the calendar.
  • Maintain and control the Time & Attendance system.
  • Monitor compliance updates and be alert to ensure legal compliance at country and local level
  • Instructs Finance to issue payroll-related payments when required (salaries, taxes, social security, pension, etc.)
  • Communicate with employees of all levels regarding all payroll matters, including troubleshooting of issues via the query management system within SLA’s.
  • Assists with internal, external and statutory audits as required.


Candidate Requirements:

  • Experience of managing Belgian payroll process (Headcount 500+)
  • Native or fluent Flemish/Dutch
  • Experience with Time & Attendance systems (Pro-time knowledge)
  • Excellent communication and administrative skills both towards internal and external stakeholders.
  • Payroll project experience
  • Microsoft proficient in excel, word & Outlook
  • A positive attitude towards development and training with a willingness to learn and be cross-trained in other areas so as to provide support to the wider payroll team when needed
  • Ability to adapt and be pro-active in order to adjust to changing requirements

Solve problems by analytical troubleshooting to avoid delays within the payroll cycle


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