HR Specialist

We're Hiring: Senior HR Specialist

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Industry: Financial Services (on behalf of our client)

Our client, a leading company in the financial services sector, is looking for a Senior HR Specialist to join their Human Resources team in Brussels. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment where you can truly make an impact.

1. Payroll & Benefits Management

Manage end-to-end payroll & benefits for one or more business groups in Belgium:

• Collect & process monthly payroll data in Workday and eBlox
• Handle payroll for expatriates with external tax advisors & the Rewards team
• Conduct 4-eyes checks on payroll input completed by peers
• Provide social documents (e.g., DRS, C4) to employees
• Coordinate with insurance providers for leaves (maternity, paternity, illness, etc.)
• Collaborate with the team to ensure timely & accurate payroll processing

2. Employee Support & Liaison

• Be the go-to person for payroll, benefits, and social law queries
• Keep intranet resources updated for employee reference

3. Projects

• Contribute to ad-hoc HR projects (e.g., early retirement programs, works council requests)

4. Social Legislation Expertise

• Advise on payroll and social legislation matters
• Liaise with authorities (e.g., social security, unemployment offices)
• Stay informed & compliant with legal updates
• Recommend process improvements in line with evolving legislation

Skills & Qualifications

• ️ 10+ years of experience in payroll, consulting, or analysis
• ️ Fluency in French or Dutch, with strong knowledge of the other
• ️ Excellent English (spoken, written, and reading)
• ️ Mandatory knowledge of eBlox
• ️ Strong understanding of Belgian employment law (especially JC200)
• ️ Experience with Workday is a plus
• ️ Analytical & problem-solving mindset
• ️ Self-driven, proactive, and eager to learn
• ️ Excellent communication & time management skills
• ️ High levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• ️ Detail-oriented with a customer service mindset and stress resilience