Job description
Who we are?
Silverfin is a cutting-edge cloud software solution built by accountants, for accountants.
Founded in 2013, Silverfin was created to solve the frustrations of manual, error-prone processes in analysing financial data and compliance. From day one, we’ve been a cloud-first platform with an open API architecture, leveraging structured data to transform how accountants work.
Our mission is simple: to enhance and support the accountancy profession through AI and automation, ensuring accountants remain relevant and respected in the future of finance.
In 2023, Silverfin became part of the Visma Group, joining one of Europe’s leading providers of cloud software. This partnership strengthens our ability to innovate and expand our impact within the accountancy industry.
Today, Silverfin is trusted by over 930 firms across 16 countries. Our clients include all of the Big 4 accounting firms, as well as leading global networks like BDO, PKF, Baker Tilly, Grant Thornton, and Moore.
Headquartered in Ghent, with offices in London, Luxembourg, Gouda (NL), and Mont-Saint-Guibert, we’re a team of over 180 people - including a diverse remote engineering team working across multiple time zones - all working together to drive innovation in accounting.
What would you do to drive our success?
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on HR professional for a temporary maternity cover role, initially foreseen as three days per week, from March to September 2026. You will be a vital member of our People team, ensuring the stability of our day-to-day HR operations while also collaborating on key Compensation & Benefits projects across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the UK.
This is a dynamic and comprehensive role. You will collaborate closely with our People & Fleet Coordinator, Office & Culture Coordinator, and People Business Partners. You will act as a central expert for operational matters and drive specific projects related to rewards, compliance, and strategic HR initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Please note: This is a very comprehensive role with a wide variety of ad-hoc tasks. The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and will evolve based on the changing needs of the business.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Operational Excellence: You will support the team in maintaining operational excellence, ensuring all HR processes are efficient, compliant, and well-documented.
- Compliance & Audits: You will support the team in periodic audits of our HR systems, benefits, contracts, and policies to ensure they are fully up-to-date. You will take corrective action or flag issues as needed.
- Legal Expertise: Stay current on all local legislation and sectoral agreements (BE, NL, LUX, UK). You will be responsible for interpreting possible changes and implementing them accordingly.
- Payroll Support: Serve as the subject matter expert to support payroll operations across all four countries. While the People & Fleet Coordinator takes the lead on execution, you will provide essential advice and guidance on complex cases.
- Employee Relations: Provide support in managing sensitive employee cases, such as terminations, ensuring legal compliance and a professional approach.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Review: Support and help coordinate the annual Salary Review Cycles, ensuring adherence to the company’s compensation framework.
- Benefits Management: Manage the renewal process for employee benefits contracts, keeping a sharp eye on budget and market competitiveness.
- Variable Compensation: Work in close partnership with the Finance team on all processes and queries related to variable compensation (bonuses, commissions, etc.).
- Market Analysis: Keep an eye on emerging C&B trends, market data, and best practices.
People Projects & Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Support and Project Management: Lend your experience and insights to larger business projects (if any), possibly including potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or the opening of new entities.
- Collaboration: Foster strong cross-functional relationships with the Talent Team, People Business Partners, Finance, IT, Legal, and other stakeholders to drive efficiencies and simplify workflows.
What will support your success?
- Proven Experience: You have solid experience in a similar HR role, with a strong focus on both operational HR and Compensation & Benefits.
- Proactive Problem-Solver: You are comfortable with ambiguity and take ownership to find answers. You proactively research solutions and leverage your network to navigate complex or unfamiliar situations.
- International Scope: You are comfortable working in an international environment.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented: You possess strong analytical skills
- Hands-on Mentality: You are an entrepreneurial and proactive “do-er.” You have a broad generalist HR knowledge and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and dive into operational tasks.
- Project Management: You have demonstrable project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong Communicator: You are an excellent communicator and stakeholder manager, able to collaborate effectively at all levels.
- Market Insight: You have good insights into general market salary data and trends.
- Team Player: You work collaboratively and can seamlessly support and cover for colleagues.
We Care For You
- Be part of something bigger – Join a growing SaaS company that’s now proudly part of Visma, Europe’s leader in mission-critical cloud software.
- A connected team – Take part in regular team activities, retreats, and offsites to keep our culture thriving.
- Grow with us – Take advantage of career development opportunities and a personal training allowance to support your growth.
- Fair compensation – Receive a competitive rewards package with benefits tailored to your role.
- Flexibility with connection – We have a hybrid setup, with a minimum of two days a week in the office. However, we understand that life can be unpredictable, so we offer flexibility to accommodate unexpected events. Our offices in Belgium (Ghent), the UK (London – Old Street / Shoreditch), the Netherlands (Gouda), and Luxembourg provide great spaces to collaborate and connect.
At Silverfin, we’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We’re committed to elevating talent by creating an environment where we can all thrive together.
We have a unique culture with our values as the backbone:
Who we are - Authentically human
How we think - With a growth mindset
How we act - Bravely, side by side
How we win - By doing what we love
At Silverfin we make our own way. We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to move forward. Continuous learning and development is encouraged to support your personal and professional growth.
At the same time, this opens up many new opportunities that allow our people to grow with Silverfin, and often faster than with other companies. So many ambitious team members have already found their way to a new challenge within Silverfin.
We want you to reach your full potential. To get you there, we don’t want to think in boxes and over-structure things. So your options are not limited to 1 team or 1 career track. Your talent, motivation and potential play a crucial role in evolving across the teams into new roles.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
