Payroll Specialist (French Speaker)

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist for our HR Services Hub who focuses on the delivery and the transactional part of the payroll processes for the assigned locations and Nutreco entities. The Payroll Specialist ensures consistent and timely processing of the employee time information, working closely with the HR Service team, local HRBP's and the business.

About The Role: Payroll Specialist

• Responsibilities:

• Understand, explain, and apply payroll and benefit policies, principles, legislation and collective bargaining agreement / Workers Council provisions;

• Verify completed payroll and review reports for accuracy and completeness before distribution;

• Prepare manual payroll cheques in compliance with established corporate procedures and update the payroll system for accuracy;

• Liaise with payroll provider to handle all system issues and required programming and updates;

• Conduct required or necessary research (through government contacts, internet research etc.) to provide accurate, current and verifiable information, guidance and assistance to employees on payroll related subject matters;

• Prepare remittances and reconcile payroll deductions such as union dues, charity, statutory deductions, pension, all 3rd party deductions, and government filings;

• Align with the global Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on executing payroll processes;

• Be a Company liaison with Governmental Tax body, and all required government and third party agencies, relating to payment of deductions and premiums;

Skills and Expertise

• Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, HR or another relevant field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the field of expertise
• Proven experience working on continuous improvement projects and project management
• Communication and written skills in French and English. Other languages are welcome too!
• Good communicator, building relationships, able to make connections between various internal and external contacts
• Strive to operational excellence and high quality, work in transparent and efficient way
• Analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills

Why You Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment.
• Competitive remuneration package, private health insurance, and 26 vacation days with flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.
• A flexible work environment with the option to remote work

Local Benefits:

• Subsidized meals in our office canteen
• Reduced working hours on Fridays and over the summer
• Regular company and team events

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and would like to respond within 7 business days. The hiring process typically takes 2-3 weeks. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.