Payroll Administrator

activpayroll Ltd.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

activpayroll Ltd. is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Amsterdam to manage end-to-end payroll services for clients. You will process payroll changes, deliver reports, and advise clients on tax and payroll matters. We're looking for someone with MBO-level education and strong knowledge of Dutch payroll processes and labour laws. A proactive approach to client interaction and high attention to detail are essential for this role, ensuring services are delivered timely and accurately.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Dutch payroll processes, statutory requirements, and labour laws.
• Proven experience in a payroll or outsourcing environment.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with clients.

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly payroll changes.
• Delivering client-specific administrative reports.
• Advising clients on payroll and tax-related matters.

Skills

Dutch payroll processes

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

MBO-level education or equivalent

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Reporting To: Payroll ITO Manager

Description

Our payroll operations are at the heart of our business, managing a portfolio of customers and ensuring the delivery of the end-to-end payroll service consistently, accurately and on time. The Payroll Administrator will work with their customer base to manage their payroll from the beginning of the payroll cycle right through to social and fiscal declarations, advising and guiding customers through the cycle on tax and social declarations and providing a best in class customer experience.

What a typical day looks like...

• Processing monthly payroll changes
• Delivering monthly, client-specific administrative reports
• Reviewing payroll calculations (four-eyes principle)
• Filing monthly payroll tax returns for our clients
• Monthly contact with clients to discuss payroll changes
• Advising clients on payroll and tax-related matters
• Monitoring deadlines and maintain client action lists
• Reviewing official tax notices

This is a client centric role, so this role focuses on fantastic customer service, as well as the ability to manage a really varied workload with a lot of client and partner interaction.

To be truly effective you will…

• At least MBO-level education or equivalent working and thinking level
• Have strong knowledge of Dutch payroll processes, statutory requirements, and labour laws
• Have similar field ie. Payroll /Outsourcing environment experience
• Demonstrate high attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Be proactive, responsive, and able to manage multiple client accounts effectively
• Communicate confidently and professionally with clients and internal stakeholders
• Show good problem-solving skills and know when to escalate issues appropriately
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold high standards of integrity
• Be collaborative, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement in service delivery