Payroll Specialist

Caely Renewables; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited holidays

Relocation budget

Pension scheme

Free electric bikes

Weekly bootcamp fitness classes

Job summary

Caely Renewables in Amsterdam is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage international payroll in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple countries.

The ideal candidate has a degree in HR or Business Administration, 2-3 years of experience, and is familiar with payroll systems like ADP. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and unique perks such as unlimited holidays and a relocation budget.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in payroll in international companies.
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience handling complex payroll structures and bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process international payroll across multiple countries.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and tax regulations.
• Act as the main contact for payroll-related questions.

Skills

Numerical skills with high accuracy

Fluent in English

Working knowledge of Dutch

Experience with payroll systems (ADP)

Discretion and proactive attitude

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR or Business Administration

Payroll Practice Diploma

Tools

ADP

Job description

The Candidate

You are a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist with experience managing international payroll in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. You take ownership of end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across multiple countries. Comfortable working with payroll systems such as ADP, you handle complex payroll structures, bonuses and monthly changes with confidence. You communicate clearly, work discreetly with sensitive data, and enjoy collaborating with HR, finance and external partners to continuously improve payroll operations. You will be the main contact/coordinate with the external payroll providers across the countries.

The Role

As a Payroll Specialist, you are responsible for the end-to-end payroll administration for our employees across multiple countries. You ensure payroll runs smoothly, accurately, and in compliance with local legislation, while acting as a trusted point of contact for employees and internal stakeholders.

The role will consist of, but not limited to, the following actions on a daily basis:

• Managing and processing international payroll
• Support with audit
• Overseeing and executing payroll operations with precision across multiple countries
• Processing monthly payroll mutations
• Acting as the main contact for employees regarding payroll and HR-related questions
• Drafting employment contracts and HR-related correspondence
• Liaising with pension funds, UWV and occupational health services
• Ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee data
• Ensuring compliance with labour laws, tax regulations and data privacy legislation
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes
• Managing bonuses and supporting complex payroll structures

The Requirements

In order to be considered for the role you will meet the following:

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent; a Payroll Practice Diploma is a strong plus
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in payroll and HR administration in international companies
• Experience with payroll and HR systems, preferably ADP
• Strong numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, working knowledge of Dutch required.
• Discreet, proactive, flexible and confident in communication
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team
• Comfortable working in a multi-cultural, international environment
• Able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Experience handling bonuses and complex payroll structures

The Offer

• Work in an inspiring, fast-growing commodity sector.
• Competitive salary with a bonus scheme.
• Collaborative and ambitious culture.
• Get support with a relocation budget.
• Unlimited holidays.
• Join a diverse team with 30+ nationalities.
• Pension scheme.
• Access a fully equipped gym 24/7.
• Weekly bootcamp fitness classes.
• Annual company trip.
• Free electric bikes during the day.
• Weekly padel court.