Senior HR & Payroll Officer; International exposure

Senior HR & Payroll Officer (International exposure)

BIA Group is active in the sales, rentals and after-sales services of equipment intended for public works, mines, quarries and transport. The Group operates in Europe, Africa and Asia and has more than 1500 enthusiastic employees.

We’re on the lookout for a sharp, dynamic Senior HR & Payroll Officer to help us elevate our HR and payroll operations.

In this role, you’ll be a key player supporting our Shared Service Centre in HR, Payroll, Resource Planning and Expat Management, bringing not just expertise, but ideas, initiative, and a passion for getting things right.

If you’re someone who loves numbers, thrives on precision, and enjoys working in a fast-moving, multicultural environment, this role is an exciting chance to shine. You’ll gain exposure across multiple countries, help strengthen our processes, and contribute to a smooth and reliable HR & payroll experience for our teams.

Payroll

• Provide effective and efficient support to HR to ensure smooth running of the payroll of the various countries (Mainly Africa & Belgium) including Mauritius
• Ensure that the payroll calendar deadlines are adhered to, and all payments are done on time
• Process payroll (enter data - benefits and deductions) and update payroll records
• Compile, monitor, verify and reconcile all financial data for the payroll
• Ensure accuracy of payroll master data
• Prepare bank payment instructions and obtain approval from designated signatories
• Send payment transfers and reports to bank
• Ensure salary advices are issued to all our employees across all regions
• Support/Assist external auditors with rationale and relevant documents
• Prepare/Process monthly filing within the time frame
• Prepare Financial and Operational reporting as needed

Human Resources

• Maintain accurate data in SAP HR of the various countries
• Maintain employees' personal files according to policy and legal requirements
• Ensure all contracts of employment and job descriptions are duly up to date
• On boarding, off boarding and induction of employees
• HR Reporting as and when needed

Other cognate duties (not limited to)

• Resource Planning/ Project Staffing
• Expat Management
• Degree or Master in Human Resource Management, or equivalent
• At least 8 years’ of working experience in Payroll and HR Administration
• Fluent in French and English (Spoken and written)
• Coaching & mentoring skills
• International payroll expertise is a definite advantage (African Payroll is a plus)
• Knowledge of payroll software (Popay Software is nice-to-have)
• Ability to juggle with different payroll processing
• Key capabilities:
  Integrity, Analytical Skills, Concern for Accuracy, Planning & Organizing, Result Orientation, Teamwork, Communication Skills
• A permanent contract
• A competitive salary and an interesting package of extra-legal benefits
• A human sized company with international dimension, encouraging autonomy and team spirit
• Cooperate in a team with experienced and passionate colleagues within a successfully growing family-owned company
• Benefit from a challenging career opportunity with an extensive training program
• In this challenging job you get the possibility to take initiative and further develop the function