Dutch Payroll Specialist

1ES02 NorthgateArinso Granada S.L.U.; Granada; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Learning opportunities

Parental leave

Job summary

Strada is a global leader in people, payroll, and technology, delivering payroll solutions across 180+ countries. The role focuses on supporting payroll implementations, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining efficient HR processes while driving automation and client satisfaction.

Essential experience includes Dutch payroll knowledge and strong MS Office skills, with opportunities to collaborate across a fast-paced global team.

Qualifications

• Essential BA/BS in a business-related field such as Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools and ability to customize reports.
• Experience with payroll processes and HR outsourcing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Managers with client engagement and ensure information is accurate and timely.
• Provide guidance for implementations and go-live activities.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing with required sign-offs and documentation.
• Maintain Client Solution workbook and process documents (DWIs, etc.).
• Sign off system maintenance testing and review statements of works for fit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / HR / Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Workday

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact. With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best. Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com

Delivery Key responsibilities

• Support Managers with client engagement ensuring all information is accurate and provided on time
• Provide support and guidance for all implementations and go lives
• Provide daily functional support to the teams, to support the successful delivery of payrolls and own the end to end payroll process with necessary sign offs.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Client Solution workbook
• Responsible for the updating, maintaining and enforcing of the Defined Work Instructions (DWIs) and other process documentation
• Ensure and Sign Off System Maintenance Testing
• Support the review of the Statement of Works before its shared with the Client to ensure its fit for purpose
• Responsible for the optimization of HR administrative processes driving efficiency and automation
• Responsible for liaising with customer process leads regarding process gaps, client issues, and escalation handling maximizing client satisfaction.
• Responsible for the resolution of technical issues escalated from the team and ensuring all system issues/defects are reported correctly and tickets are logged with the necessary details and evidences so Application Services and/or Products can investigate
• Responsible for the resolution of functional issues escalated from the team and ensuring all processes are reported correctly and logged with the necessary details and evidences to redefine and enhance processes with the customer
• Working with Operational Management, Transformation and Products to implement automation, innovation and any continuous improvement programmes
• Responsible for the management of the legislation roadmap and ensuring the team are upskilled in upcoming changes and processes are updated where needed
• Support Year End
• Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
• Proactively identify upsell opportunities
• Support Management with the resolution of client escalations, along with lessons learnt
• Upskill and develop team members through training delivery and coaching to enable them to fulfil their role
• Build good relationships with all lines of businesses where appropriate
• Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned

Key Criteria to monitor performance

• Adherence to all Security and Compliance procedures
• 100% Attainment of customer SLA agreements
• Adherence to quality standards
• Adoption of innovation initiatives
• Reduction of client escalations through knowledge transfer to both the client and payroll team
• Demonstrate professionalism and act responsibly

Experience

Strong knowledge of the various inputs and outputs such as third party interfaces, timekeeping, tax filing/compliance, benefits and other key areas that integrate with Dutch payroll. Ability to identify and mitigate risks. Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment. Attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal skills. Self-motivated and a willingness to learn. Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures.

Essential BA/BS in a business-related field such as Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education & experience 3-4 years relevant experience administering Payroll in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing or Corporate environment Expert knowledge on Dutch payroll processes, practices and associated legislation undefined

Desirable HRIS knowledge: Workday, SAP, or PeopleSoft knowledge preferred Payroll certifications

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more. All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada. Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers. We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

As pioneers in payroll, human capital and financial management solutions, we blend leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to keep you moving forward.

Our team of over 8,000 experts bring decades of deep knowledge and experience to businesses around the globe helping them design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers across 33 countries, we embed ourselves at every stage of your journey, to help you drive your vision to value.