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Working closely with HR and other departments, you will oversee payroll activities, manage compliance, and contribute to a superior employee experience. Join a company where your expertise drives innovation and growth. \nWhat can you expect?\nPayroll and administration: You will oversee personnel administration, ensuring data accuracy in all HR systems. You will manage time and attendance systems, resolve issues, and process payroll accurately and on time. Additionally, you will analyze and resolve discrepancies while preparing monthly reports and ad hoc requests\n\nCollaboration and employee support: You will act as the main contact for payroll, social law, and time registration inquiries. By working closely with HR and other departments, you will enhance efficiency and support onboarding and offboarding processes.\n\nCompliance and process improvement: You will monitor and integrate updates in social, fiscal, and labor law into payroll activities. Your role includes participating in audits, improving workflows, and ensuring compliance with all standards. \n\nWho are we looking for?\n\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in payroll or HR administration.\nExperience\n At least 4 years of experience in payroll, preferably in a production environment\nLanguages\nFluent in Dutch and English, enabling clear communication across teams.\nStrengths\nPrecision, independence, take ownership of your responsibilities.\n\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills\n\nHandling sensitive information with discretion \n\n Analyticaland Eagerness to learn \n\nExpertise\nIn-depth knowledge of Belgian social and labor legislation\n\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential.\n\nKnowledge of payroll systems (Ex. eBlox, Protime, Workday,...) \n\nWhat do we offer you?\nA meaningful job in a supportive and innovative work environment. We value and encourage learning and personal development.\n\nA permanent contract of indefinite duration and an attractive salary package complemented by a wide range of fringe benefits, including additional statutory holidays, meal vouchers, company laptop, smartphone and subscription, net allowance, group and hospitalization insurance, double holiday pay, end-of-year bonus, performance bonus and the possibility to participate in our bicycle lease plan.\n\nJoining a fantastic HR team, eager to support & develop you!\n\nMany fun and informal events. \n\nAbout Legend Biotech\nLegend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative and life-saving cell therapies for the treatment of chronic and life-threatening diseases, such as cancer.\nThe company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. Legend Biotech now employs over 2,400 people across six global manufacturing sites. 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