Team Leader Payroll – Shape the Future of People Operations at The Adecco Group
Are you ready to lead with purpose, precision, and people-first passion? At The AdeccoGroup – one of the world’s leading HR solution providers – we're looking for a Team Leader Payroll who’s not just numbers-savvy, but also a strategic thinker, a trusted coach, and a collaborative partner to the business.
Join our centralized HR & Payroll team in Groot-Bijgaarden, where you'll oversee all payroll and personnel administration for our internal employees and seconded consultants across Belux. This is your chance to bring clarity, efficiency and leadership to a dynamic department at the heart of our operations.
What You’ll Do:
Lead with Impact
Take full ownership of accurate, timely payroll processing in collaboration with your team
Manage end-to-end compensation operations: from audits, legal compliance and bonus calculations to complex payroll cases
Ensure sector-specific regulations and Comp & Ben changes are applied correctly and proactively
Manage, Motivate and Coach
Lead and support a team of payroll professionals — plan, delegate, and coach for performance
Organize team resources around key payroll cycles, from vacation pay and end-of-year bonuses to statutory updates
Foster a high-performing team culture through open communication, transparency, and continuous feedback
Drive Operational Excellence
Maintain and improve payroll-related processes, procedures and tools
Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, HR) and external partners (SD Worx, insurance providers, auditors)
Guarantee flawless data management, reporting, and documentation in line with Belgian legal standards
Partner Across the Business
Provide strategic input to management on payroll policy, workforce costs, and internal reporting
Handle complex employee cases and guide management with practical, compliant advice
Support internal controls, social inspections, and audits with expertise and precision
Profiel
What You Bring
A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Law, or a related field
At least 5 years of proven experience in a similar payroll leadership role
Strong command of Dutch and French (both written and spoken); English is a plus
Expertise in Belgian social legislation and payroll processes
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular); knowledge of E-blox is a plus
Strong analytical skills, process ownership, and a hands-on, no-nonsense mindset
Natural leadership qualities with a flair for coaching, motivating and uniting teams
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Why Join Us?
At The Adecco Group, you’ll be part of a global market leader in workforce solutions. We offer:
A meaningful leadership role in an international, people-first organization
A culture rooted in fairness, inclusion, innovation and excellence
Continuous learning opportunities, career growth, and access to world-class HR expertise
A stable, trusted employer, known for building better work lives for millions worldwide
Recognition as one of the World’s Best Workplaces
Here, your work will have a real impact — on careers, companies, and communities.
Ready to lead the charge? Apply today and let’s make the future work – together.
This is more than just a job — it's a chance to make your mark in a role where your expertise is valued, your ideas are heard, and your career can truly evolve.
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