Payroll Implementation consultant - Netherlands

Strada Inc.; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Paid vacation leave

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Strada, a leading global payroll and workforce management provider, is seeking an experienced Functional Consultant to join the Strada Pay team as Implementer. You will work with clients across multiple countries to deliver payroll configurations and integrate Strada Pay within their environments.

In this role, you will gather requirements, map data, validate configurations, and support testing and knowledge transfer to delivery and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a functional consulting/analytical role within payroll outsourcing or payroll software.
• Strong knowledge of the specified country’s payroll and compliance (tax, legislation).
• Experience with payroll implementation project lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document client requirements clearly and concisely.
• Proactive problem-solving and delivering feasible solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional discussions with clients and gather payroll configuration requirements.
• Collaborate with client to finalize Strada Pay workbooks and map data.
• Identify deviations from Strada Pay standards and propose solutions.
• Coordinate with Product to configure payroll solution and perform testing.
• Validate payroll configurations and integrations across project cycles.
• Support data mapping, validation, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate UAT and parallel testing activities.
• Transfer knowledge to ongoing application services teams.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering & analysis

Documentation skills

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact. With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best. Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com

THE ROLE

Strada Pay is a dynamic cloud-based payroll calculation engine that continuously recalculates payroll, delivering updated results instantly in response to changes. Featuring SOC1 compliance controls and a comprehensive dashboard, it eliminates high pressure processing, minimizes processing downtime and maximizes data input time. Built-in defensive queries and anomaly detection ensure increased payroll accuracy by proactively identifying potential payroll infringement. The intelligent solution reimagines the payroll process and is designed with the needs of today and the reality of tomorrow in mind. As part of this product roadmap, here lies an opportunity for an experience Functional Consultant to join our team as the Strada Pay Implementer. You will provide functional consultancy on implementations of Strada Pay within the designated country.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Client-facing functional lead supporting kick-off and leading functional requirements discussions.
• Working with the client to capture payroll configuration information required to finalize Strada Pay workbooks.
• Identify deviations from Strada Pay standards (product & processes).
• Working closely with Strada’s Product team to complete the configuration of the payroll solution.
• Validate payroll solution & integrations as part of the project testing cycles.
• Perform data validations in the payroll system.
• Coordinate defect resolution with relevant teams.
• Knowledge transfer to ongoing application services for payroll solution maintenance.
• Input to and updates the project plan.
• Support data mapping and data validations across all systems and issue resolutions.
• Support integration issues resolution.
• Support UAT and parallel testing.
• Support data validations across all systems and issue resolutions.
• Responsible for workaround definitions and resolutions.
• Support and oversee knowledge transfer to Delivery and Operational Payroll teams.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a functional consulting/analytical capacity within a payroll outsourcing or payroll software environment.
• Experience and strong knowledge of the specified country’s payroll and compliance (e.g. tax, legislation etc.).
• Experience of the payroll implementation project lifecycle.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to articulate and document client requirements.
• Find creative and simple ways to address client issues or risks.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and an ability to interact with all levels of business.
• Propose alternative solutions assessing feasibility and costs.
• Ability to be proactive and problem-solve.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

VALUES

At Strada, our values guide everything we do: Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed. Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right. Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more. Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions. Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more. All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

As pioneers in payroll, human capital and financial management solutions, we blend leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to keep you moving forward. Our team of over 8,000 experts bring decades of deep knowledge and experience to businesses around the globe helping them design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers across 33 countries, we embed ourselves at every stage of your journey, to help you drive your vision to value.