About the European Climate Foundation  

 The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the transition to a net-zero emission society at the national, European and global level. We support around 700 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world. 

 The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.  

1. About the role 

As a Junior Payroll Officer you want to develop a career in payroll. You will ensure correct payroll handling and personnel administration in some of the countries where the ECF employs staff (this may start with te 1 single country you were educated for). You will be part of our very motivated HR team to help deliver a great service to the organisation and you will report to the Payroll Manager. 

1. Key Responsibilities   

Under supervision of a Senior Payroll Officer:  

• Manages delegated payroll activity (knowledge of minimum 1 country payroll legislation is required; knowledge of other countries would be an asset) 

• Explains employment conditions via induction sessions or answering staff payroll related questions 

• Takes over from the recruiter when an offer is accepted and manages all the administrative work related to the start of an Employee (contract, insurances, benefits, etc.) 

• Prepares and follows up the recurrent or event-linked administrative documentation and tasks for an employee (maternity leave, parental leave, contract extension or termination) 

• Ensures a proper filing and archiving of employee’s employment information and documentation (social documents, contracts, absences…) 

• Maintains HR email box by treating or dispatching mails 

1. Experience and competencies    

 The ideal candidate has: 

• Bachelor in HR, or equivalent due to experience 

• Acquired a first experience in payrolling for at least one specific country, international payrolling is a plus 

• Experience with at least 1 payrolling software systems, experience with Eblox-software is a plus 

• Fluent in English, Dutch or French is a plus 

• Structure and rigour: eye for detail, is well organised, analytic, with a problem-solving mindset 

• Proactivity and a good capacity for working autonomously 

• Used to work with HR software systems 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player 

• Discretion: the ability to handle confidential information in a highly professional way 

• Interested in building a career in payrolling. 

• Candidates must be entitled to work in the country they are applying for. 

1. What we offer    

 The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, purpose driven, international HR-team who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.