Europe Payroll Specialist

Are you ready to take ownership of European payroll operations and play a key role in shaping the future of HR within an international textile group?

We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist Europe (Senior) to join The Cotton Group S.A. in Waterloo.

This is a unique opportunity to lead payroll across multiple European countries while supervising a Payroll Officer dedicated to the Benelux region. If you’re looking for impact, responsibility, and growth – this role is for you!

What you will do

✅ Oversee and support the Payroll Officer managing Belgium, the Netherlands & Luxembourg

✅ Lead and coordinate payroll operations across several European entities (Germany, Spain, Italy, etc.) with local providers

✅ Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payroll & statutory declarations

✅ Be the go-to contact for payroll providers, social secretariats, and auditors

✅ Consolidate and validate payroll data (benefits, absences, bonuses, etc.)

✅ Provide payroll reporting & insights for HR and Finance teams

✅ Keep up with legislation updates and ensure compliance across countries

✅ Contribute to exciting HR projects: digitalization, HRIS migration, process harmonization

What we’re looking for

🎓 Degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or similar

💼 7+ years of experience in payroll, with strong expertise in Belgium and exposure to European payrolls

👥 Experience supervising or coaching a team member is a plus but not required

⚖️ Strong knowledge of Belgian social & tax regulations; European knowledge is highly valued

🛠️ Hands-on experience with payroll systems / HRIS (SD Worx, ADP, SAP, Workday, …)

🌍 Fluency in English & French (other European languages are a plus)

💡 A detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive mindset

Why join us?

✨ A strategic payroll role at the heart of an international group

✨ Responsibility for multi-country payroll & direct supervision of a Payroll Officer

✨ A dynamic & multicultural workplace in Waterloo, Belgium

✨ The chance to make an impact in digitalization and European harmonization projects

👉 Ready to make your mark? Join us at The Cotton Group and take payroll to the next level!