Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson operates under WPP (NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company.
Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com
Join us at an exciting time as we work to create a dynamic and engaging workplace for our diverse international team. Our company values centre around respect and growth, making this role ideal for someone who is passionate about contributing to an inclusive and forward-thinking environment. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this role is focused on operational excellence in HR, covering essential tasks such as payroll, benefits administration, and HR records management. You will play a key part in ensuring our HR processes run efficiently and support the company’s strategic goals.
Beyond your core responsibilities, you will have opportunities to participate in other key HR areas, including recruitment and training initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Benefits and Records Management:
• Payroll Management: Oversee monthly payroll adjustments in close collaboration with the payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely payments. Handle any payroll-related queries and ensure compliance with Belgian and internal guidelines.
• Employee Benefits Administration: Manage and administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, pension schemes, and other benefits. Provide guidance to employees on benefit-related inquiries and assist with annual reviews and renewals of benefits packages. Ensure all HR processes comply with local labor laws and company policies.
• HR Records Management: Ensure all employee records are accurately maintained and updated in compliance with GDPR and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage our HRIS' (Human Resources Information Systems) and ensure data integrity and security.
• General HR Administration: Perform general ad-hoc HR administrative tasks as required to support the office’s operational needs, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
Requirements
At least 3 years of proven experience in Belgian HR operations is required, particularly with a focus on payroll, benefits administration, and HR records management. We seek candidates who can bring a strong foundation in these areas to ensure operational excellence.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and payroll software.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail, capable of managing multiple HR processes efficiently.
• Experience in talent acquisition and learning & development is a distinct advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Good grasp of Belgian employment law.
• Our workplace uses English as the official language of communication, so fluency is essential. A strong level of French and/or Dutch is a must in order to be able to communicate with formal Belgian external partners and organisations.
Our team appreciates not only professional experience but also a dedicated attitude towards making a meaningful impact. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about HR and are driven to contribute positively to our workplace. If you are inspired by the chance to support an environment that values every contribution, we invite you to apply. Help us foster a workplace centered on collaboration, respect, and ongoing professional development.
At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.
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Benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive package tailored to the candidate’s experience. Our benefits include group insurance, as well as medical insurance for employees, their partners, and children. We provide meal and eco vouchers, a monthly representation allowance, and a holiday allowance that includes Belgian public holidays and additional days during the end-of-year period. Most importantly, we offer a genuinely respectful working environment where every voice is valued, and collaboration is encouraged.
