Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist who is detail-oriented, accurate, and passionate about delivering excellent service to join our Human Resources team, based in our office in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.

About the role

You will play a crucial role in supporting monthly payroll closings, ensuring accuracy, and meeting statutory reporting requirements. This position involves collaborating closely with Payroll Leads to manage payroll processes and special payroll runs, such as holiday pay and bonuses.

Who you’ll work with

You will be part of a dynamic and supportive Human Resources team that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Together, you will ensure that payroll operations run smoothly and meet all regulatory requirements.

What you’ll do

• Manage the whole time management process & systems (Protime), act as SPOC on topic related to time management, accommodating different populations and rules.
• Provide detailed and accurate reports as requested by the business.
• Support monthly payroll processes by reviewing and loading data provided by HR and third parties, ensuring accuracy and updating the payroll system as needed.
• Perform regular data audits and controls to maintain payroll accuracy and compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Execute special payroll runs, including calculations and controls for bonuses, holiday allowances, and other benefits.
• Collaborate with the team to continuously improve payroll processes and systems.

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Human Resources, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll & time management and HR operations, with a strong understanding of HR processes and labor law.
• Excellent command of French and English, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt communication styles to different audiences.
• Proficiency in HR software, including advanced use of Excel, eBlox, and Protime.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail, capable of managing risk and ensuring compliance in a complex environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, showing flexibility and reliability in supporting various payroll and HR tasks.

Why you should apply

At UCB, we strive to attract passionate and outstanding talents who thrive on change and are ready to bring real value to patients. Working for us you’ll discover a place where you can grow and express your full potential. We place an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and impact. Through meaningful recognition and a motivating work atmosphere, we aim to provide an optimal experience by caring about and valuing our employees – just as we do for the patients we serve.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.