Payroll Process Specialist BENELUX (F/M/X) Lisboa

Payroll Process Specialist BENELUX (F/M/X)
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Payroll Process Specialist BENELUX (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our Payroll Platform team, composed of 11 people, is integrated in our Global Business Services and focuses on executing the monthly payroll for our active employees in collaboration with our HR Service Line.
• As a Payroll Process Specialist, you will be in charge of providing accurate and timely services linked to Payroll or Benefits for Belgium and Netherlands. You will also have the opportunity to help design new processes in addition to monthly payroll operations, and have a positive impact on several operational and complex activities linked to Payroll or Benefits.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Providing accurate and timely payroll services for Belgium and Netherlands in collaboration with the Payroll team as well as the external payroll provider. For clarity, Solvay does not work with a social office in Belgium;
  • Managing the administration of different kinds of advantages or other specific monthly or yearly payroll processes for Belgium and Netherlands;
  • Managing employees information/database (via Success
    Factors / HRX and SAP) for Belgium and Netherlands;
  • Processing salary administration and
    - up (especially closing, monitoring of monthly salaries, bonuses, allowances, etc. ) and time registration
    - up for Belgium and Netherlands;
  • Providing support in order to prepare audits and risk managements (internal or external) related to Payroll for Belgium and Netherlands: managing and respecting deadlines, providing the information required and assuring
    - up on a
    - term basis;
  • Dealing with certificates and other documents;
  • Ensuring business continuity and continuous improvements with the support of payroll platform members;
  • Reviewing salary payslips by performing data and gross amounts controls;
  • Contacting employees via ticketing system regarding questions related to salaries and advantages.
• We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.

About you

• University degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Economy or Finance with some emphasis in Human Resources field or equivalent through experience.
• Strong experience in Payroll on an operational level - minimum 5 years’ experience in Belgian and Netherlands Payroll.
• Belgium / Netherlands payroll and legislation knowledge is mandatory.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Dutch or international payroll experience is a plus.
• Dutch speaking skills is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP HR.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google tools, advanced use of spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets).
• Behaviors:
  • Work proactively and autonomously with strong customer service orientation;
  • Well organized, stress resilient, able to respect deadlines, being a team player & collaborative;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the Portuguese base pay reasonably expected for this role is 32, 480 EUR to 40, 600 EUR (annual base), your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and a package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of
  - being:
  - life balance promotion, flexible approach to work
  - time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9, 000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and
  - being, creating
  - friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a
  - leading company with €4. 9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a
  - neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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