Payroll Specialist (F/M/X)

About the role

Our Global Payroll Operations, composed of 17 people, is integrated in our Global Business Services and focuses on executing the monthly payroll for our active employees in collaboration with our HR Service Line.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be in charge of supporting the Solvay Payroll Team by providing accurate and timely services linked to Payroll and Time for Belgium. You will also have the opportunity to help design new processes in addition to monthly payroll operations, and have a positive impact on Belgium Payroll.

You will be accountable for:

• Execute the payroll processes and ensure the controls and follow-up in collaboration with the local Payroll team as well with the external payroll provider to ensure the timely and up-to-standard delivery of Payroll service.

• Captures in given payroll and time system needed payroll, benefits and time related data

• Guarantee the monthly payroll closure activities aligned with the implemented processes and workflows.

• Monitor data quality in the given HR, Time and payroll systems according with the implemented validation routines and audits.

• Analyze new legislation and HR rules, and assess their impact on the processes, procedure and tools.

• Provide support to colleagues and internal stakeholders in all payroll and time related topics

• Support to internal customers on payroll and time related queries through proper and approved communication channels.

• Deliver information to the external legal authorities and ensure monthly/yearly reporting and payment obligations.

• Supporting payroll related audits

• Participate and support to transversal projects

• Updates the time & payroll documentation with support and supervision of the local payroll teams.

• Liaises with the local payroll teams to apply continuous improvement to the payroll process

We offer a 12 month fixed-term contract contract based on hybrid working mode.

About you

• University degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Economy or Finance with some emphasis in Human Resources field or equivalent through experience.

• Experience in HR and Payroll on an operational level for Belgium or other countries.

Competencies:

• Knowledge in HR and Payroll related tools (SAP HR, Success Factors and similar tools)

• Knowledge in Belgium local labor and tax law is a plus

• Strong knowledge in end user tools, specially Microsoft Excel, Google tools

• Written and Oral Fluency in French, and advanced English

Behaviors:

• Good organization skills, ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail, proactivity and customer focus

• Collaborative and team player 

• Able to work autonomously

• Continuous improvement mindset

About the pay and benefits

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the Belgium base pay reasonably expected for this role is 65 000€ to 70 000€, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.