International Payroll Specialist

International Payroll Specialist – Belgium | 18-Month FTC

A business-critical payroll seat has opened up covering a live Belgian payroll (2,000+ employees) while the usual specialist is seconded onto a major projects workstream. This isn't a role for someone who needs hand-holding, you'll need to be genuinely autonomous and hit the ground running from week one.

Ask yourself:

• Do you know international payroll well enough to run with minimal oversight?
• Can you challenge and direct a payroll provider when something isn't right, rather than just processing what you're handed?

If Belgium is your strength, great but strong experience across Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary or the Netherlands will also get you a serious look.

What you'll own:

• Full day-to-day responsibility for the Belgian payroll including data collation, provider submission, and audit-compliant output checks
• Leading monthly provider meetings and holding them to account on accuracy and turnaround
• Payroll calendars, year-end activity, and on-time tax/third-party payment submissions
• Weekly, proactive updates to in-country HR and UK payroll/HR teams
• Spotting process gaps and legislative changes before they become problems

What you'll need:

• 5+ years' payroll experience
• Belgian payroll experience strongly preferred;
  Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary or Netherlands also considered
• CIPP or international equivalent accreditation
• The confidence to push back on providers and stakeholders alike
• Advanced Excel and a genuinely hands-on approach to problem-solving

Worth knowing:

• Guaranteed 2pm finish every Friday
• Strong benefits — private health cover, enhanced pension, 27 days' leave (+5 buy option), subsidised on-site restaurant and gym classes
• Backing of a well-established global payroll function on a fast-moving, high-visibility 18-month contract

Two-stage interview process, moving quickly.

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.