Payroll Manager

We are partnering with a well-established organization that is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead and coordinate its payroll operations.

This is a full-time employment role starting as soon as possible!

The role requires a hands-on and people-focused payroll professional who can manage a team, oversee day-to-day payroll operations, and drive process improvement.

Onsite presence is strongly preferred, occasional teleworking is possible, but this is primarily an office-based role.

Position Overview

The Payroll Manager will oversee payroll operations for approximately 600 employees, including both blue-collar and white-collar staff.

You will ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery, provide leadership to the payroll team, and collaborate with HR and Finance to optimize payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, guide, and coordinate the payroll team in daily operations.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employee categories (blue-collar and white-collar).
• Ensure compliance with Belgian social legislation, tax rules, and internal company policies.
• Review and validate payroll data, ensuring accurate salary calculations and payments.
• Manage reporting and reconciliation between payroll and accounting.
• Support audits, social inspections, and internal control activities.
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities in collaboration with HR and Finance.
• Act as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries and escalation points.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Specialist in Belgium.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian labor law, payroll legislation, and tax regulations.
• Experience managing mixed employee groups (blue-collar and white-collar).
• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and process improvement mindset.
• Collaborative and service-oriented, with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent in Dutch; proficiency in English or French is a plus.

Contract Details

• Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Antwerp
• Employment Type: Full-time

In Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Payroll Manager who enjoys both team leadership and operational ownership.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate payroll delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement within a stable, people-centric organization.