Payroll Representative for Germany Terneuzen

Manpower; Terneuzen; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8.33%

13th month salary

Pension accrual from day one

Travel allowance €0.21/km (up to 75 km

Group discount on health insurance

Access to Manpower Academy

Job summary

Manpower seeks a Payroll Representative to support Germany payroll within the EMEAI region from Terneuzen. The role ensures accurate, on-time payments and compliance with local laws and company policies.

Fluency in English and German is required, and the position is based in the Netherlands with full-time hours. You will handle Payroll, Time & Absence, Data Management, and respond to payroll queries under SLAs, collaborating across functions and cultures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Finance, or a related field.
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Entry-level position; payroll knowledge not required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Payroll, Time & Absence, and Data Management efficiently and accurately.
• Processing payroll information with confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Ensuring timely and correct payments to employees and local authorities.
• Performing activities according to internal control and compliance frameworks.
• Addressing employee payroll queries in alignment with SLAs.
• Supporting process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent German

Customer service mindset

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Workday

ServiceNow

ADP GlobalView Payroll

SAP

Job description

Payroll Representative for Germany Terneuzen

We are seeking a Payroll Representative to support payroll delivery for Germany within the EMEAI region. This role ensures employees are paid accurately and on time, in compliance with local legislation, company policies, and agreed labor conditions. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, resolving payroll issues and contributing to a best-in-class employee experience.

Do you live just across the border in Belgium (for example in Ghent, Zelzate, or Assenede) and would you also like to get to work? That is possible! As an EU citizen with a valid identity document, you can also work in the Netherlands.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering Payroll, Time & Absence, and Data Management efficiently and accurately
• Processing payroll information with confidentiality and attention to detail
• Ensuring timely and correct payments to employees and local authorities
• Performing activities according to internal control and compliance frameworks
• Addressing employee payroll queries in alignment with Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Supporting process improvements and collaborate across functions and cultures

What’s in it for you:

• Market-competitive salary with 8.33% holiday allowance and 13th month salary
• Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer (up to 75 kilometers one way)
• 8.0% holiday allowance and 29 vacation days
• 8.33% year-end bonus and a 13th-month salary
• Pension accrual from day one via Manpower
• Group discount on supplementary health insurance
• Contract via Manpower
• Access to 200+ online training courses via Manpower Academy

Your new employer is a leading global chemical company and recognized Top Employer. At the Terneuzen site, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do. By joining this company, you’ll become part of a diverse, international team dedicated to excellence while shaping the future of the chemical industry.

Working hours

You will work full-time, Monday to Friday, during regular office hours.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Finance, or a related field.
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with MS Excel, Workday, ServiceNow, ADP GlobalView Payroll, and SAP.
• Ability to navigate high-volume operational environments.
• Experience with internal controls and audit participation is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated with a customer service mindset and excellent stakeholder management.

This is truly an entry-level position. Candidates with knowledge of the German language (B1 level) and a background in finance, analytics, or HR are perfectly fine. Specific payroll experience is not required for this role.

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