Europe Benefits & Payroll Manager (Netherlands)

QTS Realty Trust; Schiphol-Rijk; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Training bursary: 5,250 EUR

Company car scheme

Pension scheme with Allianz

Occupational disability allowance

Voluntary health insurance

Voluntary pet insurance

Equity/bonus eligibility

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Benefits and Payroll Manager, Europe, with primary focus on the Netherlands. You will lead European benefits administration, ensure payroll accuracy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across People Services, Finance, Legal, and Vendors.

The role requires strong knowledge of European benefits, Dutch statutory requirements, and experience with Workday and external payroll providers. Fluent English is essential; Dutch is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in benefits, payroll, or People Operations across multiple European countries.
• Fluency in English; Dutch language skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and annual renewal of European benefits programs, including pensions, healthcare, risk benefits, lease car programs, and country-specific offerings.
• Support monthly payroll processing across European countries and validate payroll inputs.
• Maintain accurate benefits and payroll data in Workday and related vendor systems.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and People Services on payroll and benefits initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Benefits and Payroll Manager, Europe, with primary focus on the Netherlands. You will lead European benefits administration, ensure payroll accuracy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across People Services, Finance, Legal, and Vendors.

The role requires strong knowledge of European benefits, Dutch statutory requirements, and experience with Workday and external payroll providers. Fluent English is essential; Dutch is strongly preferred.