HR & Payroll Specialist (German Speaker)

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup

Work from home (up to 3 days/week)

Pension scheme

Healthcare allowance

LinkedIn Learning access

AI tools access

Job summary

Webfleet, part of Bridgestone, is hiring an HR & Payroll Specialist in Amsterdam for a 1-year temporary position. You will join a 12-person People Operations and Payroll team, handling HR processes, payroll collaboration, and data accuracy.

We seek an organised communicator with English and German proficiency, strong Excel skills, and a mindset for continuous improvement through automation and AI tools. Hybrid work allowed.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR & payroll in an international environment.
• Strong English and German language skills (written/spoken).
• Proficient with Excel and AI-assisted tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute HR administration processes including onboarding/offboarding, data changes, absences and benefits.
• Support monthly payroll and liaise with external payroll provider for accuracy.
• Be first point of contact for employees in allocated countries; build strong relationships.
• Update HRIS accurately and provide reports to stakeholders with high data quality.
• Identify and improve processes using AI-driven tools and automation.

Skills

HR & payroll experience

English & German

Data analysis

Excel

AI tools (Copilot/Claude)

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll coordination

Job description

HR & Payroll Specialist - Amsterdam

Here at Webfleet, we are looking for a motivated HR & Payroll Specialist in the HR team of 12, composed of Payroll Specialists, HR generalists, HRBPs and Talent Acquisition Specialists. You will be working within the People Operations and Payroll team in Amsterdam. This is a temporary position for a period of 1 year.

Key responsibilities

• Execution of HR administration processes including on/offboarding, data changes, absence management, benefits and more.
• Provide timely input to the monthly payroll and collaboration with our external payroll provider to ensure a smooth payroll process.
• Be the first point of contact for the employees within the scope (Germany, South Africa and another European country), build relationships and provide an outstanding service experience.
• Accurately update our HR system and provide reports to stakeholders while ensuring highest data quality.
• Streamline and continuously improve internal procedures and processes through the adoption of AI-driven solutions and process automation.

Profile required

• You have previous work experience in a similar role in an international work environment.
• You have knowledge on the basic European labour law and payroll.
• You can prioritize and work in a structured way on projects and individually.
• You are a good communicator, client-oriented, proactive, and possess great- collaboration skills.
• You are proficient in English and German, both written and spoken.
• You have analytical skills and an eye for continuous improvement.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, with valuable experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude.
• Strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful.

Benefits

• 25 annual leave days with option to buy up to 10 days.
• Working from home up to 3 days a week.
• 500 euros gross to set up your home office.
• Chance to work abroad for 40 working days per year.
• Birthday off and volunteering time off.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning.
• Access to Gofluent platform to learn new languages.
• Free access to CALM (top mental health app).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Monthly healthcare allowance.
• Flexible benefit plan (get up to 250 euros reimbursed on benefit of your choice).
• Local discounts.
• Company car.
• AI-powered learning & enablement, including access to premium AI tools to help you work smarter.

About Webfleet

Webfleet is Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution. More than 50,000 businesses across the world use it to improve fleet efficiency, support drivers, boost safety, stay compliant and work more sustainably. For more than 25 years it has been empowering fleet managers with data-driven insights that help them optimize their operations. Webfleet contributes towards the delivery of The Bridgestone E8 Commitment. This broad, global corporate commitment clearly defines the value Bridgestone is promising to deliver to society, customers and future generations in eight focus areas: Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease and Empowerment. These provide a compass to guide strategic priorities, decision making and actions throughout every area of the business. More information at: webfleet.com. Follow us on X: @WebfleetNews and LinkedIn @Webfleet. For more information on Bridgestone corporation visit Bridgestone.com or the Bridgestone Newsroom.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.