Payroll and Finance Operations Working Student

Picnic; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Picnic Tech Academy

Professional weekly language courses

Fresh lunch, coffee, and snacks

Access to mental health resources and sports communities

Job summary

Picnic in Amsterdam is seeking a Working Student for Payroll and Finance Operations to manage critical data, handle payroll inquiries, and support the Finance team. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic startup environment while pursuing education.

As a working student, you will work 2 days a week and contribute to various payroll and finance projects while growing your skills through professional training and a vibrant company culture.

Qualifications

• Available to work 2 days per week for at least 1 year.
• Ability to handle confidential information and double-check work.
• Any previous experience in customer service, admin, accounting, or finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be the key contact for external parties like national authorities.
• Process expense reimbursements and manage payroll inquiries.
• Support the wider Finance Operations team with dynamic projects.

Skills

Fluent in Dutch and English

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

At least in the 2nd year of HBO or WO Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, HR, or related field

Tools

HR/Payroll systems (like Workday)

Job description

Working Student opportunity in Payroll and Finance Operations

In a nutshell

Ever thought about how a hyper-growth scale-up connects its money to its people? Joining our Payroll team is your backstage pass to the exact intersection of finance and human operations. As a working student, you’ll jump right into the engine room of our Finance team. This is the ultimate first step to seeing how a massive operational machine works from the inside out. You’ll handle the critical data, like salaries and contracts, that directly impacts every single colleague at Picnic. If you want real responsibility, an eye for detail, and a front-row seat to how finance keeps our people moving, let's talk!

Tricks of the trade

• You’ll be the key contact for external parties like national authorities, while helping Picnic colleagues across the business with their payroll questions.
• From processing expense reimbursements and supporting 30% ruling applications to managing NS business cards, you ensure these tasks are handled accurately and efficiently.
• You’ll work within HR/Payroll systems (like Workday) to manage sensitive personal and salary information. Keeping things organized and GDPR-compliant is second nature to you.
• Support the wider Finance Operations team with dynamic projects, adapt to shifting priorities, and pick up new tasks and payroll terminology quickly.

Your superpowers

• You are at least in the 2nd year of your HBO or WO Bachelor’s degree (think Business, Economics, HR, or a related field).
• Available to work 2 days per week for at least 1 year.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English (you'll need both daily).
• You handle confidential info with total professionalism and have a natural instinct to double-check your work before hitting send.
• You’re a confident communicator who can prioritize tasks when things get busy.
• Any previous experience in customer service, admin, accounting, or finance is a plus.

Picnic Perks

Every expert was once a beginner!

You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.

Make a difference

You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place!

Teamwork makes the dream work

With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!

Fresh lunch, coffee, and snacks

Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.

Stay healthy

Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials. There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing!