Payroll

Huxley; Diemen; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in payroll services is seeking a Payroll Manager in Diemen, Netherlands. The role involves ensuring accurate payroll payments, managing relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, has EMEA payroll experience, speaks fluent English and one additional language, and excels in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. Strong HR technology skills, alongside excellent communication and organizational abilities, are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and one additional language required.
• Experience in EMEA payroll in countries such as Egypt, Ireland, Malta, etc.
• 1 to 3 years of basic job knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll for multiple non CS entities.
• Coordinate payroll approvals and funding instructions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and reports.
• Address payroll-specific queries from employees.

Skills

Knowledge of local law

Fluent in English

Experience managing internal and external stakeholders

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage fast paced environment

Problem solving mindset

Excellent organizational skills

A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Workday

Blackline

Payslip

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Ensure accurate and compliant payroll payments towards employees and third parties (e.g. social security) by

• Managing the payroll for multiple non CS entities;
• Running the payroll reports, coordinating & checking the payroll with external vendors;
• Preparing payments and accounting journals timely & accurately;
• Maintaining relationships with external payroll vendors as well as internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the maintenance and preparation of payrolls. The data entry is done by the HR team and employees in the various countries.
• Be responsible for data validation and resolving discrepancies within tight deadlines.
• Manage relationships with various stakeholders and global payroll providers with focus on the accuracy and timely receipt of payroll reports.
• Coordinate payroll approvals in Blackline/Payslip & funding instructions with the Finance team.
• Ensure payroll payments uploaded and released from banking platforms.
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations, journal and accrual reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and Sox requirements.
• Attend to payroll specific queries from employees.
• Reply to tax notices, wage orders, unemployment claims, government correspondences, and verification of employments for international entities.
• Stay up to date with local payroll regulations.
• Support Finance teams with month-end close and reporting activities.
• Support various internal and external audits.
• Provide payroll feedback and data when required to support ongoing HR projects.

Level of Education

Bachelor degree

Requirements of special knowledge/skills

• Knowledge of local law
• Fluent in English + 1 language needed for scope of work
• Experience in EMEA payroll such as Egypt, Ireland, Malta, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, UAE etc.
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders such as other HR functions, employees, and local payroll providers
• Experience with HR technologies (Workday, Blackline, Payslip, MS Office)
• Excellent communication skills in English and one more language
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and as a team member
• Ability to manage fast paced environment
• Ability to take ownership of payroll processes
• Problem solving mindset & positive attitude
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Years of relevant Job Knowledge

Basic Job Knowledge (1 - 3 years)