Job Description

The Payroll Specialist II is an experienced payroll professional responsible for complex payroll operations, governance, and continuous improvement across multiple countries. This role acts as a technical expert, participating in audits and controls, and supporting payroll initiatives. The role will report to Payroll Manager.

• Perform advanced payroll validation and handle complex payroll scenarios.
• Review and validate new hire, absence, leave, and termination data to ensure accuracy and compliance before payroll processing.
• Ensure statutory termination documentation is prepared, validated, and delivered to the employee in accordance with legal and internal requirements.
• Serve as a technical reference for payroll processes and escalations.
• Work closely with external payroll provider
• Lead payroll audits, reconciliations, and compliance reviews.
• Develop and maintain payroll controls, documentation, and SOPs.
• Monitor payroll KPIs and prepare analytical reports for leadership.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives.
• Lead or support multi country payroll projects, system upgrades, and provider transitions.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors on strategic topics.
• Support change management and ensure smooth adoption of new processes.

• Payroll experience with multi country complexity.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, and controls.
• Very good command of Belgian payroll is requested, any knowledge with UK/Germany/France payroll will be a strong asset
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, and auditing skills.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and lead initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Adaptable and flexible towards change, innovation, and responsibilities
• Able to work in a fast changing environment
• High proficiency in payroll systems, HRIS, and Excel or analytical tools.
• Proficiency in English (Dutch/French will be assets)

Our culture is rooted in four central values: Doing the Right Thing, Treating People Well, Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence, and Embracing Unity Within NSF. These principles drive all our actions.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written and signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

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