Benefits & Payroll Team Lead

Brighter Together

KRONOS Europe (KEU) is a well-established player in the Ghent Canal Zone. As one of the six production sites of KRONOS Worldwide INC, we have been producing the finest titanium dioxide in the world for over 100 years. Thanks to the global commitment of our 2,250 colleagues, we have grown into a major player in the chemical sector.
You and your team will be responsible for the payroll of our 300 employees (both workers and staff) at our Ghent site.

What does your workday look like?

You will play a crucial role in ensuring our payroll processes run smoothly and accurately. You will have the support of three team members. Additionally, you will be responsible for further developing the compensation and benefits policy, including a classification system, salary benchmarking, variable compensation, and a flexible reward plan. Staying updated on HR trends and changes in social legislation will also be part of your responsibilities.
This role places significant emphasis on projects related to administrative simplification and digitization. As a key partner, you will support various departments, providing guidance on complex personnel cases, HR advice, and personnel optimizations.
Finally, you will maintain collaborative relationships with trade unions, the payroll provider, corporate HR colleagues, and other HR partners.

The Team Lead Payroll reports to the HR Manager.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone with a passion for HR and the drive to bring out the best in our team. We also have the following expectations:

• You possess a master’s level of thinking and have solid experience in compensation & benefits and/or payroll. Experience in a production environment is a plus.
• You have a thorough knowledge of current Belgian labor laws and can formulate clear (legally substantiated) advice.
• You are keen on digitalization and want to contribute to the transition to more automated systems.
• You have strong analytical skills and a structured approach. You can think conceptually and deliver high-quality, accurate work.
• You are assertive and confidently advocate for your views. You are proactive and can inspire others.

Why choose KRONOS?

In addition to the opportunity to “shine” every day, we offer you a full-time permanent contract with:

• A financially stable work environment.
• The chance to continue developing yourself, keeping your knowledge current and expanding it through a wide range of training and development opportunities throughout your career.
• A pleasant working atmosphere and a healthy work-life balance.
• A managerial role with a competitive salary and generous vacation policy.
• An attractive cafeteria plan with options for leasing an electric vehicle, bicycle, etc. You can also count on the usual extra-legal benefits (including hospitalization and group insurance, mobile phone, laptop, etc.).
• A company culture where Customer Orientation, Teamwork, Communication, and Leadership are the key driving forces.