Head of Payroll & Benefits Strategy – Europe (Hybrid)

Yusen Logistics (Deutschland) GmbH; Moerdijk; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Free parking

Flexible home office options (2 days a

week)

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Yusen Logistics (Deutschland) GmbH is seeking a Head of Payroll, Compensation & Benefits to strategically lead payroll and compensation across Cluster North Europe. The role focuses on harmonizing processes and programs across countries while ensuring compliance with labor, tax, and social security legislation.

Extensive HR experience in payroll and benefits is required, with proven leadership in an international matrix setup.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (approx. 10+ years) in HR with a focus on payroll and Compensation & Benefits.
• Proven leadership experience, ideally within an international matrix organization.
• Strong knowledge of labor, tax, and social security legislation across Europe.
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS, and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to design and evaluate compensation frameworks.
• Solid project management experience in cross-country environments.
• Fluency in English and strong intercultural communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across Cluster North.
• Lead and develop international payroll teams and manage external payroll providers.
• Ensure compliance with labor, tax, and social security regulations across multiple countries.
• Design and implement Compensation & Benefits strategies aligned with business objectives and market standards.
• Develop and maintain competitive salary structures, incentive schemes, and benefits programs.
• Conduct market benchmarking and support leadership in compensation-related decision-making.
• Lead HR projects (e.g., system implementations, process improvements, harmonization initiatives).
• Deliver reporting, KPIs, and ensure audit readiness and compliance standards.

Skills

Payroll management

International leadership

Labor law knowledge

Cross-country collaboration

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Yusen Logistics (Deutschland) GmbH is seeking a Head of Payroll, Compensation & Benefits to strategically lead payroll and compensation across Cluster North Europe. The role focuses on harmonizing processes and programs across countries while ensuring compliance with labor, tax, and social security legislation.

Extensive HR experience in payroll and benefits is required, with proven leadership in an international matrix setup.