HR Operations Manager – Belgium

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today tomorrow and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together our community is driven by a culture of courage trust and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here you will find more than just a jobyou will find purpose and pride.

About Us

At Baxter were building agile employee-centered HR that powers our mission. Were hiring a hands-on curious and self-driven HR Operations Manager to lead payroll and admin for all Belgian entities.

This is a key role at the heart of our business: ensuring every employee is paid accurately on time and in full compliancewhile driving smarter processes every day.

Role Overview

Own the full payroll and HR admin scope for Belgium. Lead a dedicated team coach them to grow and build a robust modern local HR Operations model.

Were looking for someone who rolls up their sleeves dives into details challenges the status quo and pushes improvements with confidence and curiosity.

Youll also contribute to constructive social dialogue with unions representing HR Operations professionally.

What You Will Do

• Lead and coach an HR Ops team focused on accountability learning and excellence.

• Run end-to-end payroll: accuracy compliance timeliness across Belgian sites.

• Implement localized comp & benefits with global and local partners.

• Optimize HRIS/payroll tools automate and cut manual work.

• Ensure compliance reporting data security and stay ahead of regulatory changestracking social/tax updates to keep us fully compliant.

• Drive system efficiency and digital improvements.

• Be the go-to expert for employee questionswith empathy clear guidance and expertise.

• Lead constructive interactions with unions and representatives

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in HR Finance Accounting or related field (certifications a plus).

• 8 years of payroll experience (3 years in leading teams) ideally multinational.

• Deep Belgian payroll tax and labor law expertise.

• Handson problem-solver curious and proactive mindset who thrives on process improvements.

• Team development experience; comfortable with unions/social relations.

• Analytical detail-oriented data-confident with HRIS tools.

• Clear communicator who builds trust at all levels.

Why This Role Will Inspire You

• Shape HR Ops for Belgiums sites.

• Lead in a culture of continuous improvement.

• Be the expert who impacts every employee daily.

• Foster professional dialogue with unions relations in a transparent environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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