European Payroll Specialist - Hybrid & Regional Impact

Marlink; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

International team environment

Hybrid/onsite balance after first 3‑6 

Job summary

Marlink is seeking a Payroll Specialist to lead multi-country payroll operations in Europe from the Netherlands, with Norway and Croatia as supplementary locations. You’ll own monthly payroll cycles, ensure compliance, automate processes and drive improvements across regions.

The role requires at least 5 years of payroll experience across European countries, strong knowledge of tax and social security, and excellent collaboration with HR Ops Partners. Hybrid work with initial on-site presence.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of payroll experience across several European countries.
• Strong knowledge of European payroll, tax and social security.
• Experience with Nordics (Norway), the Netherlands or Central and Eastern Europe is a plus.
• Experience managing outsourced payroll providers and their service levels.

Responsibilities

• Run payroll for the countries in scope from start to finish with local providers.
• Be the single point of contact for providers and HR Ops Partners.
• Process payroll data and change requests (starters, leavers, pay changes, absence, overtime).
• Prepare payroll journals and reconciliations for Finance; support year-end work and audits.
• Oversee statutory payroll reporting to local authorities and coordinate improvements.

Skills

Payroll management

European payroll

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Excel skills

Job description

Marlink is seeking a Payroll Specialist to lead multi-country payroll operations in Europe from the Netherlands, with Norway and Croatia as supplementary locations. You’ll own monthly payroll cycles, ensure compliance, automate processes and drive improvements across regions.

The role requires at least 5 years of payroll experience across European countries, strong knowledge of tax and social security, and excellent collaboration with HR Ops Partners. Hybrid work with initial on-site presence.