Global Payroll Specialist – Netherlands (Hybrid)

MSD; Netherlands; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Pension contributions

Health insurance contributions

15 days sick leave + 5 weeks annual

Job summary

MSD is seeking an Associate Payroll Specialist for the EMEA region, focusing on Netherlands payroll. You will ensure timely, accurate payroll processing for multiple entities, coordinate with Global Mobility, and maintain controls for audits in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in multinational payroll, experience with Workday and outsourced payroll models, and strong communication skills in English and Dutch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent in finance, business, accounting, or payroll qualification.
• Minimum 3 years in payroll in multinational settings, multi-entity experience.
• Experience with outsourced payroll models (AFAS, BDO) and HR systems (Workday).

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate payroll for multiple entities in line with local laws and regulations.
• Input data into databases and spreadsheets and monitor personnel and salary changes.
• Process expats and commuters with Global Mobility and external providers.
• Maintain payroll controls for SOX and audits and manage bank payment approvals.
• Contribute to payroll policy development and standardization of processes across sites.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll processing

Payroll reporting

Data entry

Spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business or Accounting or another relevant Payroll qualification

Tools

Workday

AFAS

BDO

Job description

MSD is seeking an Associate Payroll Specialist for the EMEA region, focusing on Netherlands payroll. You will ensure timely, accurate payroll processing for multiple entities, coordinate with Global Mobility, and maintain controls for audits in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in multinational payroll, experience with Workday and outsourced payroll models, and strong communication skills in English and Dutch.