Senior Payroll Specialist - Benelux
We are looking for a person who is passionate for payroll and has a strong understanding of how payroll processes work and connect. A perfect candidate should be a quick-learner and have solid grounds of Benelux payrolls. We work in a multinational, mostly remote environment, so it’s essential that you are keen to meet new people and connect with them daily with ease. Speaking Dutch & English fluently is non-negotiable.
The roles main responsibilities will include planning, directing, supervising and monitoring all payroll activities for Benelux region in cooperation with the external payroll providers. Another part of this job will be to support our internal payroll team in any Tier3 activities and help them build up their payroll knowledge.
Perfect candidate is expected to lead payroll projects and initiatives and to develop and implement key changes in cooperation with EMEA Payroll Manager, Project Team and HR. In our work we aim to develop and deliver an innovative service that provides excellence to customers. Supporting solving problems and being able to independently resolve first level escalations and follow-up on the status of outstanding issues will be another essential part of this job.
1. Reviewing & supervising monthly processes:Processing new hires and leaversSupporting T&A system updates including managing holiday balancesInputting all non-recurrent data: bonuses, shift premiums, overtime, etc.Inputting recurrent data: car benefit, transportation allowance, garnishments, etc.Processing absences: medical leave, maternity, paternity, etc.Performing monthly payroll controlsSupporting GL reconciliation process
2. Reviewing & supervising post-payroll tasks including:Preparing payments: advances, net pay, Social Security etc.Providing various excel files / payroll reports required by stakeholders. Establish and improve quality relationship with stakeholders (HR, Finance, employees):Dealing with enquiries from employees, managers and other internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.Maintaining a day-to-day cooperation with the payroll providers.Liaising with external stakeholders (Government agencies, 3rd party vendors etc.)
3. Perform non-cyclical tasks including:Supporting Year-End & other annual tasksDealing with ad-hoc data requests, including audit requestCompleting payroll project work as requiredSeeking for continuous improvement opportunitiesCreating & reviewing processing instructions
Requirements:
4. Solid BenLux payroll knowledge, supported by relevant experience
5. Knowledge of SDWorx & HRBlox applications is a non-negotiable
6. Knowledge of Globalview /Workday will be an advantage
7. Ability to learn & adopt to changes quickly
8. Ability to stay motivated
9. Ability to manage multiple tasks whilst working towards strict deadlines
10. Strong Excel (vlookup & PIVOT are essential)
11. Team player
Our offer:
12. A competitive salary
13. A hybrid working model where office visitation will be required 1 – 2 times a week – office location: Mechelen
14. 6 additional holidays on top of the annual holidays
15. Meal vouchers of €8 per worked day
16. Eco vouchers of €250 per worked year
17. Phone and subscription
18. Group insurance including pension, life and incapacity
19. Medical insurance for you and your family
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.