Senior Specialist Payroll

**This is where you save and sustain lives**

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

The senior payroll specialist is part of Baxter’s HR Operations department based in Lessines Manufacturing Belgium. The Jobholder is responsible for payroll end-to-end processing, ensuring accurate data (HRIS payroll records), compliance with policies, procedures and federal, regional, local regulations (including multi-sectors joint Committees and Collectives Labour Agreements).

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve department operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work collaboratively to provide internal quality service.
- Handle payroll cycles for blue-collar/white-collar in close relation with external payroll vendor as well as managing benefits in kind transactions (e.g. gift vouchers, insurances,) and payroll deductions.
- Act as contact person to improve the communication and service of the department. Find opportunities and develop solutions that meet business demands.
- Prepare relevant management reports, including - as relevant - weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
- Keep track of developments (up-to-date country standards) and provide guidance on payroll-related legislation and changes, when appropriate upskill team members through micro-training and documentation.
- Maintain Propose adjustments or new initiatives according to changes in tax and social legislation.
- Act as center of expertise in certain areas for the Payroll/Compensation & Benefits and contribute to the implementation of the team's projects.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners to ensure seamless payrolling operations.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years of experience in payroll processes, preferably in a multinational and multi-cultural organization.
- Solid knowledge of Belgian payroll regulations, tax laws and Employees relations in unionized organization.
- Problem-solving professional with a collaborative approach to finding solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Fluency in French, English and Dutch
- Willingness to provide excellent service without losing sight of priorities
- Knowledge of Protime and Eblox is a key asset

**What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter Healthcare Corporation?**

We offer a competitive total compensation package, with professional development opportunities, where a high importance is placed on work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Baxter Healthcare Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Reasonable Accommodations**

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