Overview

Lead the Payroll Administration Unit, overseeing strategic governance, financial integrity, and operational delivery of pension payroll services for international organisations.

Tasks Summary

• Lead the Payroll Administration Unit, ensuring high-quality pension payroll services.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, team spirit, and service excellence.
• Represent the Unit in internal and external forums.
• Oversee accurate and timely processing of monthly pension payments for over 11,000 beneficiaries.
• Hold delegated responsibility for financial integrity, accuracy, and risk management of pension payrolls.
• Lead engagement with external auditors, Budget Services, and governing bodies.
• Promote long-term strategic planning for payroll systems evolution.
• Provide strategic direction for payroll and pension administration systems.
• Act as the primary point of contact for pensioners and administrative services regarding payroll matters.
• Organise and lead regular team meetings.
• Participate in seminars and briefings for future pensioners.
• Define, interpret, and maintain the control framework, policies, and procedures governing pension payroll.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators and operational metrics.
• Provide regular risk, compliance, and performance reporting to senior management and governing bodies.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in payroll administration, pension management, or financial operations within international or public sector organisations, or in comparable settings.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing and coaching teams.
• Proven experience in managed service delivery and financial oversight.
• Experience in change management and leading/guiding organisational or large-scale changes in process and/or technology.
• Strong understanding of international tax legislation and pension schemes.

Qualification Requirements

• MBA or Advanced university degree in finance, accounting, human resources, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Other Details

Languages Required: Excellent command of English and French, both written and spoken.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of additional languages is an asset, such as German or Spanish

Contract Duration: Open-ended appointment, with no foreseen end date.

Work Modality:

Remuneration: Monthly salary starts at 10 700.33EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.