Payroll/Finance Specialist

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Job Description:

Job Summary

We are looking for a payroll / finance specialist to join our finance team in UPS Belgium. The primary objectives for this position is to support monthly payroll cycles for our business unit and to provide a tactical support with regards to local compensation and benefits practices. A person in this position must have a passion for payroll and finance as well as the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and building strong relationships at all levels of the organization.

Main Duties:

• Correct and timely payment of salaries and premiums in cooperation with the external payroll provider
• Coordinate various inputs and outputs between related parties: agency, PWC, tax department, HR department, social security authorities
• Support internal and external requests (e.g. social documents to government, various internal and external payroll related audits)
• Maintain related files/records in accordance with local legislation
• Support any reporting needs in the payroll area
• Audits areas of concern (e.g., unusual cost, overtime hours, etc.) to ensure proper reporting occurs.
• Gathers and analyzes preliminary data for management team to help determine business drivers for specific Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Researches requested expenses and project trends for  division, business, and center managers to ensure operation within budget guidelines.
• Basic Management Report preparation and ad hoc reports
• Employee benefits administration - coordination
• Compliance  activities
• Assists in performing variance analysis of actual versus planned data in payroll and benefits accounts where targeted projections are not being obtained
• Look for constant improvement opportunities in the payroll process
• Support our employees on social legislation and compensation and benefits related questions

• Your profile:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent by relevant work experience in Payroll and / or Finance
• Experience in payroll process minimum 1 year and legislation
• Good practical knowledge of Belgian social legislation
• Analytical mindset and high level of ownership/ accountability,  fast learner and team player
• Ability to work with cross functional team members
• Proficiency in MS Office; advanced excel skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English, French and/or Dutch
• Experience with a payroll system is an asset

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