Payroll Assistant

This international non-profit organisation, based in Brussels, brings together professionals from across the globe in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. To support their HR team during a busy period, they are looking for a detail-oriented and service-minded Payroll Assistant for a 6-month temporary assignment, with the possibility of long-term collaboration.

What you’ll do as a Payroll Assistant:

As Payroll Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and act as the first point of contact for employees regarding payroll-related questions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as liaison between the organisation and the payroll provider (Partena)
• Preparing, verifying, and following up on monthly payroll data
• Responding to employee queries related to salary, taxes, holiday pay, sick leave, etc.
• Managing payroll documents and maintaining accurate employee records
• Working closely with HR and Finance to ensure consistency and compliance
• Supporting the team with reporting and payroll-related administrative tasks
• Handling basic calculations and working with Excel spreadsheets to track figures and data

What you bring as a Payroll Assistant:

We’re looking for someone who combines accuracy and a service-oriented mindset with a genuine interest in payroll and HR administration.

Your qualifications:

• Previous experience in a payroll-related role, ideally within an international environment
• Comfortable working with numbers and maintaining confidentiality
• Fluent in English (spoken and written), with a good command of French or Dutch
• Experience working with Partena payroll systems is required
• Good knowledge of Belgian payroll and social security regulations
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable handling tables and figures
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently

What they offer for the position of Payroll Assistant:

• A 6-month temporary contract (starting ASAP), with the potential for extension or permanent hire
• A highly international, multicultural, and welcoming work environment
• A central Brussels location, easily accessible by public transport
• The opportunity to contribute to the daily operations of a meaningful organisation
• A varied role where your input will be valued

Ready to step into an international payroll role where precision, people-skills and proactivity go hand in hand? Apply now and join a purpose-driven organisation with a global reach.

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