HR Operations Manager

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About Us

At Baxter we are dedicated to excellence and innovation. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated HR Operations Manager to lead our HR Operations Team in Lessines Belgium. This pivotal role is essential in ensuring that every employee is paid accurately and on time contributing to our commitment to employee satisfaction and operational efficiency. Scope is all legal entities operating in Belgium.

Role Overview

As the HR Operations Manager you will oversee the entire payroll process for our Belgian workforce. You will lead a dedicated team ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies while implementing best practices in payroll management. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining the integrity of our payroll systems and enhancing the overall employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the payroll team fostering a culture of excellence accountability and continuous improvement in payroll operations.

• Payroll Processing: Oversee the endtoend payroll process for all employees in Belgium ensuring timely and accurate payroll disbursements in compliance with local laws and regulations.

• Compensation & Benefits: Manage and monitor the development the localization and the implementation of the benefits programs in collaboration with global HR and local HR partners.

• HR Administration: Supervise all HR administration activities.

• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws tax regulations and internal policies. Prepare and submit necessary payroll reports to government agencies and internal stakeholders.

• System Management: Collaborate with IT and HR teams to maintain and enhance payroll systems ensuring they are efficient secure and userfriendly.

• Data Integrity: Monitor payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly. Implement controls to safeguard payroll data and ensure confidentiality.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and automation within payroll operations to increase efficiency and reduce errors.

• Employee Support: Serve as a point of contact for payrollrelated inquiries providing exceptional service to employees and addressing any concerns regarding their compensation.

• Regulations update: Ensure Social and tax regulations followup

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Accounting Finance or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g. CPP FPC) are a plus.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in payroll management with at least 5 years in a leadership role preferably within a multinational organization.

• Strong knowledge of Belgian payroll laws tax regulations and compliance requirements.

• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Proven leadership capabilities with experience in managing and developing highperforming teams.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels.

• Proficiency in payroll software and HRIS systems with a strong aptitude for data analysis.

Reasonable Accommodations

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