International Payroll Consultant

Description de l’entreprise

Our client located in Leuven is looking for a consultant specialised in international payroll !

• NL/EN
• 6 months
• Full-time
• Leuven
• Start : 18/08

 

Description

The consultant will play a key role in two main areas: strategic design & implementation, and interim operational support.

Strategic Design & Implementation

• Develop and roll out a harmonized payroll and HR administration framework across six key countries: Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Germany, and the UK.
• Conduct a thorough needs assessment and gap analysis of current payroll processes.
• Support the integration of the selected global payroll vendor.
• Ensure full compliance with national labour laws, GDPR, and relevant EU regulations.
• Define and document payroll governance structures and internal control frameworks.
• Prepare go-live plans, including testing, training documentation, and readiness reviews.

Operational Continuity & Interim Support

• Ensure uninterrupted payroll and HR administration for Belgium and the Netherlands (approximately 90 employees).
• Oversee the relationship with current Employer of Record (EOR) partners in Italy, Sweden, Finland, and France (approx. 5 employees).
• Coordinate offboarding and dismissal procedures linked to the reorganization, in close collaboration with the Global HR Director, local HR teams, and legal advisors.
• Ensure a smooth handover process from the outgoing Payroll Manager.
• Define the job description and lead the recruitment process for the future Global Payroll & Admin Manager (to start in 2026).

 

Exigences

Profile and Requirements

• Proven experience in multi-country European payroll and HR administration.
• Demonstrated success in payroll centralization and transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and statutory requirements in Belgium and the Netherlands.
• Experience with Employer of Record providers is considered a plus.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (written and spoken); other European languages are an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and project management capabilities.

HR Partners, as a member of the Partena Professional group, offers specialized advisory services in "soft HR," perfectly complementing the consulting HR division's offerings at Partena. We are also proud to have received the Happy at Work certification for the sixth consecutive year!

Our solutions include:

Workforce Management HR: Ensuring the continuity or development of companies' HR services through HR interim management solutions, specialized HR talent recruitment, and flexible services specifically designed to meet the needs of SMEs