Payroll Officer Continental Europe

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Always wanted to challenge the obvious and make great things happen? At Goodman we create space for your greatness!

As Goodman continues to grow, we are excited to expand our team with a dedicated Payroll Officer for Continental Europe. This essential role ensures the accuracy and efficiency of payroll operations across the seven European countries where we operate. You will join a dynamic and collaborative team of nine professionals who are passionate about their work and eager to welcome you onboard.

In This Role, You Will Get The Opportunity To

• Ensure the correct and timely processing of the end-to-end payroll process for our +/- 200 employees across 7 countries, adhering to local legislation and company policies.
• Manage the benefits and payroll components of the employee offboarding process, working closely with HRBPs and external lawyers to ensure a smooth and seamless exit experience.
• Oversee the administration of the employee benefits programs including insurances, Bring your own device, and more.
• Manage payroll for employees on international assignments or transfers, ensuring compliance with multi-jurisdictional tax regulations and labor laws, while collaborating closely with external partners.
• Address employee inquiries on various payroll-related matters such as salary, taxes, and benefits.
• Provide timely and accurate payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in ad hoc projects and tasks such as salary benchmark surveys, audits, reviewing of benefits packages, and more.
• Continuously optimise payroll processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Act as backup support for our HR officer and Fleet Coordinator during their absence.

Who are we looking for?

• You have 5 to 7 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in an international and/or complex environment.
• You possess strong knowledge of Belgian payroll regulations and legislation. Familiarity with social legislation in France, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, and/or Italy is a definite plus.
• You have a high degree of PC literacy, with proficiency in payroll software (preferably eBlox), Excel, and data analysis tools.
• You demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, along with excellent analytical and numeracy skills.
• You have fluent communication skills in Dutch and English, with the ability to explain complex compensation and benefits matters to diverse audiences.
• You’re discreet, professional and able to handle sensitive and confidential information with care.
• You can work collaboratively and independently, being proactive, staying calm under pressure, organized, and able to meet tight deadlines.

Not sure if you fit the profile? Let’s find out together!

But First, Let Us Introduce Ourselves a Little More

Goodman is a global industrial property and digital infrastructure specialist group.

We own, develop and manage high-quality, sustainable properties that are close to consumers and provide essential infrastructure for tomorrow’s economy. In total, we have a team of around 1.000, located across 5 continents. Our Continental European headquarter is based in Belgium and we are active in 7 European countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan and Paris.

Contrary to traditional organisations where leadership is based on hierarchy, ours is based on collective leadership, collaborative governance, individual ownership and accountability. Most importantly, we want to make room for growth for everyone to remain agile in responding to the constantly changing world, to increase effectiveness, act with respect and contribute to greatness.

How do we look at the world of tomorrow?

At Goodman we believe we all have a role to play in safeguarding the future for next generations. Therefore sustainability is the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we foster a sustainable and inclusive working environment for all our employees but also, throughout all our projects, we are continuously engaged in a process to assess its sustainability. Each aspect of the properties’ lifecycle is scrutinized on its future proofness for decades to come, resulting in a low ecological footprint over time. At Goodman, we believe it’s not enough to talk the talk — we also need to walk the walk.