Job Description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.
Payroll Officer
Requisition ID:  10633
Posting Start Date:  20/01/2026

Function

 

As Payroll Officer within the Compensation & Benefits team, you are the privileged interlocutor of Elia employees with regard to the personnel administration in the broad sense of the word. 

 

  • You will take care of the personnel administration for the active and non-active staff members of the Elia group in accordance with the applicable social and tax legislation: keeping track of social documents, calculating holiday pay and holiday entitlements, managing personnel data, processing contract changes such as job changes or amendments to the labour system, drawing up correspondence on various subjects, calculating certain benefits, calculating expenses, updating communication to staff, etc.
  • You work closely with Elia’s social secretariat and manage the files entrusted to you in their entirety.
  • You answer and follow up the questions of employees dealing with personnel administration (payslip, social documents, holidays, etc.). 
  • Together with the team, you are responsible for preparing the monthly salary calculation and you conduct salary processing checks. In this way, you contribute to a correct salary payment process. 

Your Profile

 

  • You hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management (or equivalent) and are ready to bring your skills to a dynamic team.
  • You have some initial experience in payroll, giving you a solid foundation in social legislation. You're eager to keep learning and deepen your expertise.
  • Fluency in at least one of the two national languages (French or Dutch) as a native speaker is required. A good command of the other language is preferred, or at the very least, a strong willingness to learn it.
  • You have a client-focused mindset and communicate in a clear and friendly way.
  • You enjoy working as part of a team and contribute to a positive team spirit.
  • You're detail-oriented, organized, and like things to be done right.
  • You're confident using MS Office, enjoy working with numbers, and have excellent Excel skills.

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day) and a bonus based on group results. 
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care for the whole family. 
  • Vacation: you will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 13 additional vacation days. 
  • Social fund: Sinterklaas and year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowances. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or other medical needs. 
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop. 
  • Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill. 
  • Mobility: you will be given a season ticket for public transport or a contribution to the cost of commuting to and from work as concessionary travel (66% of the cost of a second-class monthly train season ticket). 
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 
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Location

 

Boulevard de l'Empereur 20, 1000 Brussels (close to central trainstation)

Homeworking policy

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

  • A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
  • Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
  • Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
  • A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!
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