Regional Payroll Specialist – Europe

Marlink; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

International work environment

Certifications & training

Job summary

Marlink is seeking a Payroll Specialist for Regional HR Operations to manage multi-country payroll across Europe, starting with the Netherlands. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll processing, liaise with local providers, and drive process improvements in collaboration with HR Ops Partners.

The role requires deep knowledge of European payroll/tax, strong data accuracy, and the ability to translate policies for employees. A hybrid, international environment supports growth and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years payroll experience across several European countries.
• Solid knowledge of European payroll, tax and social security.
• Ability to translate complex pay policies into clear answers for employees.

Responsibilities

• Run payroll for the countries in scope from start to finish with local providers.
• Be the single point of contact for payroll questions from HR Ops Partners and employees.
• Process payroll data changes (starters, leavers, changes, absence, overtime).
• Prepare payroll journals and reconciliations for Finance; support year-end and audits.
• Oversee statutory payroll reporting and ensure timely accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

European payroll knowledge

Tax & social security knowledge

Excel & reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-country coordination

GDPR compliance

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Marlink is seeking a Payroll Specialist for Regional HR Operations to manage multi-country payroll across Europe, starting with the Netherlands. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll processing, liaise with local providers, and drive process improvements in collaboration with HR Ops Partners.

The role requires deep knowledge of European payroll/tax, strong data accuracy, and the ability to translate policies for employees. A hybrid, international environment supports growth and compliance.