HR Payroll & Operations Administrator

Amsterdam Music Harbour; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A global music company is seeking an HR Payroll and Operations Administrator based in Amsterdam. This role involves managing payroll operations and HR administrative tasks, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all processes. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications and at least 5 years of experience in HR support. Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English are essential. The company offers a collaborative work environment and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR support or administrative roles required.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll operations and ensure accuracy.
• Provide general administrative support to HR.
• Liaise with stakeholders for seamless payroll processing.
• Manage end-to-end absence and benefits administration.
• Collaborate with Finance, Compensation & Benefits, and external partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Google Workspace

Education

MBO+ degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

Workday

Google Workspace

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Warner Music Group

A little bit about us and our teams: At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:

Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.

Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.

Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

About the role

As HR Payroll and Operations Administrator, you will be responsible for the monthly payroll operations, ensuring everyone is paid accurately and on time, while keeping our HR administration organized and audit-ready.

Supporting the People & Culture team, you will be the backbone of our HR operations. From managing the HR Information System and processing payroll to drafting employment contracts. Your mission is to ensure that our data is flawless, our processes are compliant, and our administrative actions are executed with precision.

You are the first point of contact for all employees when it comes to HR operations and provide general administrative support. The ideal candidate has a keen interest in People & Culture, excellent organizational & communication skills, and a proactive mindset.

Payroll administration

• Collect monthly mutations (new hires, terminations, salary changes, etc.) and enter them into the payroll systems;
• Liaise with our payroll providers to facilitate seamless end-to-end processing;
• Connect with internal and external stakeholders, such as the Finance department, Compensation and Benefits team and our external benefits partners;
• Review and audit the payslip drafts for accuracy, ensuring 100% compliance and precision in employee compensation;
• Optimize payroll procedures by identifying recurring issues and implementing corrective process improvements.

People & Culture admin support

• Administer HR-related documentation, such as contracts of employment, addendums and other documents related to the whole employee lifecycle;
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry for all employee changes in our HR Information System Workday (new hires, promotions, terminations, etc.);
• Manage end-to-end absence administration;
• Coordinate employee benefits administration, including pensions, insurances, and transport subsidies;
• Create PO’s and manage P&C invoices handling;
• Create HR reports and organizational charts for requesting stakeholders;
• Participate in the development and implementation of internal procedures and HR policies;
• Ad hoc duties to support the P&C team.

Job requirements

• MBO+ degree in Human resource management or other relevant studies;
• 5+ years of experience in an HR support role or administrative position;
• Discrete and professional;
• Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying and solving problems;
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player;
• Experience with Workday is a plus;
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Word and Excel;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English.

What do we offer?

An opportunity to contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture, professional development and growth opportunities and a collaborative and supportive team environment!

We offer a market-based salary and fringe benefits. This is a full-time position of 40 hours a week, where we’d love to welcome you to our vibrant office in the Amsterdam Houthavens at least 4 days a week.

How to apply

Love this job and want to apply? Send your resume and cover letter to Emma van Arragon before 13th of February 2026. We look forward to your application!