HR & Payroll Specialist (German Speaker)

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Remote work

Home office stipend

International assignment

Birthday off

LinkedIn Learning

Language learning access

Employee assistance

Pension

Healthcare allowance

Flexible benefit plan

Company car

AI tools access

Job summary

Webfleet in Amsterdam is seeking an HR & Payroll Specialist for a 1-year contract to join the People Operations and Payroll team. You will handle HR administration, on/offboarding, and payroll coordination across Germany, South Africa and another European country, ensuring data quality and stakeholder service.

You will work with Excel and AI tools, communicate across cultures, and contribute to continuous improvement of processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR/payroll administration in international environments.
• Knowledge of European labour law and payroll basics.
• Ability to prioritize and structure work on projects.
• Strong communication, client focus and collaboration.
• Proficiency in English and German (spoken and written).
• Analytical mindset with continuous improvement focus.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with AI tools like Copilot and Claude.

Responsibilities

• Execute HR administration including on/offboarding and data changes.
• Coordinate monthly payroll with external provider for timely processing.
• Serve as first point of contact for employees across multiple countries.
• Update HR systems accurately and provide stakeholder reports.
• Drive process improvements with AI-driven solutions and automation.

Skills

English & German fluency

Payroll knowledge

HR administration

Data quality & reporting

Excel proficiency

AI tool experience (Copilot/Claude)

Tools

HRIS system

Job description

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.

With this 1 year contract, you will:

• 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.

To be successful in this role, this is the kind of profile we have in mind:

• 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.

Let’snot forget the good stuff!

• 25 annual leave days withoptionto buy up to10 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 toGofluentplatform 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 reimbursedon benefitof your choice).
• Local discounts
• Company car.
• AI-powered learning & enablement, including access to premium AI tools to help you work smarter.

Who are we?

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: @WebfleetNewsand LinkedIn @Webfleet. For more information on Bridgestone corporation visit Bridgestone.comor the Bridgestone Newsroom.

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.