Kontoor Brands

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic®, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

Location: Berchem // Antwerp

Kontoor Brands is a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio of some of the world's most iconic denim brands: Wrangler® and Lee®.

We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good and fit right, giving people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves.

Our global community has more than 17,000 employees and it fosters a culture of collaboration, performance and entrepreneurial spirit.

As we continue to grow our Antwerp office, we are on an exciting journey welcoming inclusive, creative and forward-looking employees who can help us build the foundation for the future.

What’s the scope?

This role is responsible for leading the payroll function in EMEA to deliver world-class payroll support and services to our EMEA employees.

The role will partner closely with various internal as external stakeholders as HRBPs, Accounting, Tax authorities, pension and insurance providers. Additionally, the role will manage the relationship with the outside payroll provider.

The payroll manager will coach and manage the local Payroll coordinators and will participate as a SME in various HR/payroll projects.

Your responsibilities as our Payroll Manager EMEA;

• Lead EMEA payroll operations to provide accurate and efficient payroll services to our EMEA employees
• Manage a team of payroll coordinators and act as Payroll specialist in various projects.
• Partner closely with various internal stakeholders to ensure payroll is processed as per defined procedures (HRBPs, Total Rewards, Accounting and Finance)
• Manage all employee benefits admin and contact with 3rd party providers (Pension, Insurances,..)
• Manage the vendor relationship with the external payroll provider
• Oversee calculation of annual Time-Off entitlements (Vacation, holidays and compensation days) and ensure correct upload into Workday
• Ensure correct administration of payroll related policies & procedures, compliant with local legislation. Including accurate year-end filing and completion of all tax & reporting obligations

Skills for Success:

• Degree in HR/Payroll/Accounting
• 3 to 5 years of experience in payroll and HR admin, experience in multiple country payroll processing is a plus
• Experience in leading a team
• Good understanding in local legislations, tax, social security, union agreements, etc., Especially Belgium.
• Service excellence, customer orientation, detail oriented

We offer:

We value trust and transparency and focus on collaboration and teamwork. We live by our clear Purpose, Mission & Values where we strive for continuous innovation & cutting-edge sustainable technology.

We offer competitive benefits, perks and personal development opportunities;

• Attractive salary package;
• Discount on our brands; Wrangler® & Lee®;
• Casual Denim dress code in the office and outside of work;
• Multi-cultural, diverse and inclusive workforce where we foster many different nationalities;
• Employee resource groups focusing on diversity, sustainability, wellbeing and social activities;
• Development opportunities in a growth-driven environment;
• Benefits of a global company.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle and our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays and tuition reimbursement.

Our Kontoor D&I Mission

At Kontoor, we believe that D&I is a key enabler to a culture that empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future. 

Our Kontoor D&I Commitment

• Create a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents
• Ensure an equitable environment that attracts & promotes diverse workforce
• Foster inclusivity, ensuring employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work