Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Belgium

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Payroll SME (Assistant Manager level) to support and manage payroll operations in Belgium. In this role, you will provide expert guidance on Belgian payroll processes and compliance, ensuring clients receive timely and accurate payroll services aligned with local regulations.

As the Payroll Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in managing day-to-day operations, supporting client onboarding, and serving as a subject matter expert for Belgian payroll matters.

Roles Responsibilities:

Payroll Management and Compliance

• Support and manage end-to-end payroll processing for clients in Belgium, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with Belgian labour and tax laws.
• Ensure compliance with ONSS (social security), withholding tax, holiday pay, meal vouchers, eco cheques, and other statutory requirements.
• Monitor changes in Belgian legislation and ensure accurate application within payroll systems and processes.
• Assist with payroll system setup and configuration to support client needs.

Client Onboarding and Support

• Support the onboarding of new clients, including payroll setup, test runs (e.g., parallel processing), and go-live activities.
• Act as a point of contact for client queries, offering guidance on local legislation, payroll operations, and best practices.
• Ensure timely resolution of payroll issues and maintain strong client relationships.

Subject Matter Expertise and Internal Collaboration

• Provide expert advice and support for escalated Belgian payroll cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Contribute to internal training, knowledge sharing, and process documentation.
• Assist the Payroll Manager in resource planning and reporting.

Process Improvement and Transformation

• Identify opportunities to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
• Support the implementation of new tools and processes to improve client service delivery.
• Participate in local and regional payroll improvement or transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in Belgian payroll, preferably in a Service Provider, shared services, or multi-client environment.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian payroll legislation, including social security (RSZ/ONSS), tax withholdings, and sector-specific rules.
• Experience with Belgian payroll systems, system configuration knowledge is a plus.
• Solid understanding of payroll reporting and year-end requirements (e.g., fiche 281.10, DMFA).
• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to interpret and explain complex Belgian payroll legislation clearly and simply.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in Dutch or French and English (written and verbal); trilingual capability is a strong plus.

ABOUT US

GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.

Business Corporate Services provided:

• Entity Solutions: Entity establishment, Corporate secretarial directorship services, Domicile services, Dormancy/Liquidation
• HR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR Consulting
• Finance Solutions: Accounting Tax

For more information, please visit GoGlobal.com

OVERVIEW

We Measure Success by Results, Not Hours Worked

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At GoGlobal, we give you the autonomy to make decisions that create real impact. We prioritize results over hours worked, focusing on quality of outcomes rather than tracking time.

As a privately owned company, we are free from the pressures of venture capital or private equity investors demanding exponential growth in unreasonable time frames.
Sometimes, things just take time to do well. In our business, delivering great results is a process - and we're committed to doing it right.

We are not for sale. We believe that financial success is a natural outcome of our work, not the primary goal. Unlike many investors who view money as a goal, our focus is on long-term growth and sustainable success.

We are a global team, built for those who want to go further. Here's what your career at GoGlobal looks like:

• A company small enough for your voice to be heard meaningfully, yet large enough to make a global impact
• Collaborating with a diverse, global and supportive team
• Built for the long-haul - no VC or PE pressure, just a focus on sustainable growth

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT

We Make Growing Your Career Possible

• We operate with the benefits of a partnership without the complexities of a partnership. Our hybrid partnership-corporate model offers all employees the opportunity to become a partner, while maintaining a streamlined corporate structure so that decisions are made quickly.
• We do not offer equity plans. As we are not for sale and are not chasing an exit, "stock options" hold little value in our business model. Instead, we provide opportunities for outstanding employees to make partner and share in the profits. We believe it’s better to build lasting value than to chase a one-time payout.
• We prioritize organic and sustainable growth. Expanding operations quickly by way of mergers and acquisitions might seem appealing, but the reality is integrating diverse cultures can be challenging. We're proud of our own culture and prefer to grow it our way.
• We're global. We offer career opportunities across the world-whether it's new job roles or international locations.
• English is our official language, but for many, it's our second language. We embrace this and find it rewarding communicating with colleagues from all over the world.
• We are not a family. We operate more like a high-performing sports team where each individual's contribution is crucial to our collective success.
• We keep things simple and collaborative. Our structure makes it easy for teams to work together across borders so we can serve our clients with global needs more effectively. Unlike big, siloed companies, we work seamlessly to handle international deals without the headaches of territorial ownership.
• We believe in transparency and trust. Every month, we share our financials with the team so everyone knows where we stand and what's coming next. It's all about open communication, building trust and empowering every individual to be part of our journey. We don't tell you what to think - we provide the information you need to make your own informed decisions.
• We believe flexibility drives success. Our company is built on trust, and that’s why we embrace fully remote work, and hybrid options in some countries. Forget rigid office routines - it’s old school! This flexibility fuels productivity, strengthens our workforce, and ensures we remain agile in a fast-changing world.

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