Remote Global Payroll Lead

Remote; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 57,500 - 64,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from anywhere

Flexible paid time off

Flexible working hours (async)

16 weeks paid parental leave

Mental health support services

Stock options

Learning budget

Home office budget & IT equipment

Budget for local in-person events orCo

Job summary

Remote is seeking a Payroll Specialist Lead to join our Global Payroll Operations. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing for international teams, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

You’ll partner with Finance, Product, and Engineers; mentor payroll specialists; drive process improvements in a fast-paced global environment.

We value async work, English fluency, and a proactive mindset; remote-friendly with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing in-house or via a payroll service provider.
• Knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Suite.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem solving.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Productivity-driven and improvement-oriented.
• Fluent in English; remote work experience is a plus.
• AFAS payroll software experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a true subject matter expert for the country and key stakeholders.
• Process full end-to-end payroll in-house, statutory filings, exceptions, approvals, payments and compliance.
• Ensure data integrity and quality; perform payroll journals and reconciliations.
• Focus on KPIs and SLAs; implement and improve processes.
• Mentor and support payroll specialists; back up regional managers during absences.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll knowledge

Excel / Google Sheets

Analytical mindset

Remote/asynchronous work

English proficiency

AFAS payroll software (plus)

Tools

AFAS payroll software

Job description

Remote is seeking a Payroll Specialist Lead to join our Global Payroll Operations. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing for international teams, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

You’ll partner with Finance, Product, and Engineers; mentor payroll specialists; drive process improvements in a fast-paced global environment.

We value async work, English fluency, and a proactive mindset; remote-friendly with competitive compensation and benefits.