Global International Payroll Lead — Hybrid (Netherlands)

rhythmpharmaceuticals; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist, International, to oversee accurate and compliant payroll delivery across our international markets. The role covers end-to-end payroll processing, vendor coordination, reconciliation, compliance support, and process improvement in partnership with HR, Finance, and payroll leadership.

You will manage monthly payroll for multiple countries, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with in-country providers and authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive payroll experience with multi-country international payroll experience (EU focus preferred).
• Proven experience collaborating with third party in-country payroll vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, discretion, and ability to meet recurring payroll deadlines.
• Sound judgment handling complex payroll and compliance issues.
• Knowledge of European payroll compliance, GDPR requirements, and cross-border compensation.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely monthly payroll and operations for assigned countries across the international portfolio.
• Prepare, validate, and reconcile payroll inputs, including new hires, changes, compensation, benefits, and terminations.
• Ensure strict payroll compliance with local labor laws, tax withholding, social security, statutory reporting, internal controls, and data privacy regulations.
• Partner with in-country payroll providers, local authorities, HR, and Finance to resolve payroll and compliance matters.
• Support account reconciliations, audits, documentation, employee inquiries, and payroll reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes, controls, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Assist in testing and implementation of payroll system enhancements and year-end reporting.
• Perform other ad hoc projects to support global growth.

Skills

Multi-country payroll

EU payroll compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

GDPR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

HRIS platforms

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist, International, to oversee accurate and compliant payroll delivery across our international markets. The role covers end-to-end payroll processing, vendor coordination, reconciliation, compliance support, and process improvement in partnership with HR, Finance, and payroll leadership.

You will manage monthly payroll for multiple countries, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with in-country providers and authorities.