Senior Payroll Specialist

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Introduction
 

Donaldson is a dynamic and growing technology company committed to excellence in filtration solutions. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Sr Payroll Administrator with e-blox (SD Worx) and Workday experience to join our dedicated HR team.

As a Sr. Payroll Specialist at Donaldson, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, utilizing your expertise in e-blox and Workday applications. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll regulations, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Donaldson is on an exciting journey where we are currently implementing Workday Leave and Absence.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, adhering to compliance standards, and contributing to the overall success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize e-blox and Workday software to process and manage payroll activities efficiently.

• Stay updated on e-blox and Workday system enhancements to execute best practices for payroll processing.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll for all Belgian office workers (+-430, in Leuven and Bruges) and 2X/month for the production workers (+-90 in Bruges) and our remote workers in Scandinavia (+-20 in Norway, Denmark and Sweden).

• Review and verify Workday timekeeping records for accuracy and compliance with company policies.

• Stay current with federal, state, and local tax regulations to ensure compliance in payroll processing.

• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams for accurate general ledger and money movement entries.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues in a timely manner.

• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll matters with professionalism and confidentiality.

• Work closely with the local HR teams to ensure timely execution of business processes seamless integration between HR and payroll functions.

• Possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality service to our employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Payroll experience

• Experience with SD Worx / e-blox environment

• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance standards

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Fluent Dutch and English (spoken and written)

• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related field or equivalent work experience

• Certification in Payroll

• Experience within Workday

• Experience in payroll for both white and blue collar

• Project Management experience including leading system implementations

Key words: Payroll, e-blox, SD Worx, Workday, payroll regulations

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