What it does

This skill generates professional payroll simulation memos specifically designed for accountants and financial advisors to present to their clients. It calculates the total employer cost (Total Cost of Ownership) for a new hire or a salary increase, going far beyond the basic gross salary to include employer social security contributions, holiday pay factors, 13th-month bonuses, insurance, and administrative fees.

Why use this skill

Manually calculating Belgian payroll costs is error-prone due to complex Joint Committees (PC), varying RSZ percentages, and specific target group reductions. This skill automates the calculation structure using a transparent, editable configuration block. It ensures you never forget hidden costs like occupational accident insurance or sector-specific premiums, while providing a clear "gross-to-total-cost" ratio for client clarity.

Supported features

• Dynamic Config Block: All parameters (RSZ %, holiday factors) are presented upfront for easy fact-checking.
• Sector Support: Adapts calculations based on the specific Joint Committee (Paritair Comité).
• Alternatives Analysis: Compares gross raises against tax-efficient alternatives like meal vouchers or mobility budgets.
• Pro-rata Logic: Handles part-time calculations while accounting for fixed administrative overheads.

The Output

The result is a client-ready memorandum (NL/EN) containing a structured cost table, a monthly breakdown, an overview of alternative compensation methods, and a clear disclaimer directing the final calculation to the social secretariat.