Payroll Specialist – Dutch & International, Amsterdam

BlockchainHQ; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitvavo seeks a Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team in Amsterdam, working in a hybrid setup. You will contribute to delivering accurate payroll for the Netherlands and other EMEA locations, and collaborate with the People team to keep data up to date.

With 2–4 years of payroll experience and a Diploma in Payroll Administration, you will help ensure Dutch tax compliance and support payroll inquiries, while growing into broader international responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• A practical diploma in Payroll Administration (PDL) or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of Dutch payroll, tax regulations, and social security (international exposure is a plus).
• Experience working with payroll and/or HCM systems (preferably ADP Celergo).
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data.
• High attention to detail and a structured way of working.
• A proactive, learning-oriented mindset and willingness to grow into more responsibility.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of end-to-end payroll processes for employees in the Netherlands and other EMEA locations
• Ensure payroll data is accurate and up to date by collaborating closely with the People team
• Assist with compliance with Dutch tax laws, labor regulations, and internal policies
• Handle employee questions related to payroll, payslips, taxes, and benefits in a clear and timely manner
• Work with external payroll providers, tax advisors, and authorities under guidance of senior team members
• Support payroll reconciliations, including GL accounts and WKR accruals
• Prepare payroll-related reports for internal stakeholders and audits
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives within the payroll function

Skills

Payroll experience

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

2-4 years payroll experience

Education

Diploma in Payroll Administration (PDL)

Tools

ADP Celergo

Excel

Job description

Bitvavo seeks a Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team in Amsterdam, working in a hybrid setup. You will contribute to delivering accurate payroll for the Netherlands and other EMEA locations, and collaborate with the People team to keep data up to date.

With 2–4 years of payroll experience and a Diploma in Payroll Administration, you will help ensure Dutch tax compliance and support payroll inquiries, while growing into broader international responsibilities.