HR Operations Manager

HR Operations Manager

Baxter International

Lessines, Belgium

Role Overview

As the HR Operations Manager, you will oversee the entire payroll process for our Belgian workforce. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies while implementing best practices in payroll management. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining the integrity of our payroll systems and enhancing the overall employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the payroll team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement in payroll operations;
• Payroll Processing: Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for all employees in Belgium, ensuring timely and accurate payroll disbursements in compliance with local laws and regulations;
• Compensation & Benefits: Manage and monitor the development, the localization and the implementation of the benefits programs in collaboration with global HR and local HR partners;
• HR Administration: Supervise all HR administration activities;
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies. Prepare and submit necessary payroll reports to government agencies and internal stakeholders;
• System Management: Collaborate with IT and HR teams to maintain and enhance payroll systems, ensuring they are efficient, secure, and user-friendly;
• Data Integrity: Monitor payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly. Implement controls to safeguard payroll data and ensure confidentiality;
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and automation within payroll operations to increase efficiency and reduce errors;
• Employee Support: Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing exceptional service to employees and addressing any concerns regarding their compensation;
• Regulations update: Ensure Social and tax regulations follow-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CPP, FPC) are a plus;
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in payroll management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within a multinational organization;
• Strong knowledge of Belgian payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail;
• Proven leadership capabilities, with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels;
• Proficiency in payroll software and HRIS systems, with a strong aptitude for data analysis.

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