Senior Accounting & Payroll Specialist NL

JDE Peet's; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development budget

Career development opportunities

Insurances and pension plans

13th month salary

25 vacation days + 12 ADV days

Job summary

JDE Peet's in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for the Netherlands and contribute to a global HR transformation. You will ensure compliance with Dutch legislation and align local processes with global standards.

In this role you will drive improvements, support cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance and international teams, and act as a trusted expert on complex payroll topics, shaping global payroll practice within a leading coffee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree HBO level (Business Administration or similar)
• 3-5 years payroll experience, ideally international
• Strong knowledge of Dutch payroll legislation and tax regulations
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP Workforce & Strada) and strong Excel skills
• Experience with system implementations, migrations, or process improvements
• Fluent in English with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for the Netherlands, including complex calculations and statutory requirements
• Ensure payroll accuracy through reconciliations, reporting, and audit support
• Monitor and improve payroll systems and support enhancements or migrations
• Act as a subject matter expert for payroll-related queries and stakeholder advice
• Ensure compliance with Dutch legislation and internal policies while driving process improvements
• Contribute to payroll transformation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Skills

Analytical skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree HBO level

Tools

ADP Workforce

Strada

Excel

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll execution for the Netherlands while contributing to a global HR transformation program. You will play a key role in aligning local payroll processes with global standards and improving systems and ways of working.

This role combines operational excellence with strategic involvement, offering opportunities to take ownership, drive improvements, and collaborate across HR, Finance, and international teams. You will act as a trusted expert on complex payroll topics while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role, you'll benefit from a dynamic environment that supports work-life balance, encourages personal initiative, and offers strong career growth opportunities within a global organization.

Key responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing, including complex calculations and statutory requirements, as well as all related post-payroll activities
• Ensure payroll accuracy through reconciliations, reporting, and audit support
• Monitor and improve payroll systems and support enhancements or migrations
• Act as a subject matter expert for payroll-related queries and stakeholder advice
• Ensure compliance with Dutch legislation and internal policies while driving process improvements
• Contribute to payroll transformation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet's is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We're a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most.

For this role as a Senior Payroll Specialist, we're looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree (HBO level), preferably in Business Administration or similar
• 3-5 years of payroll experience, ideally in an international environment
• Strong knowledge of Dutch payroll legislation and tax regulations
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP Workforce &/or Strada ) and strong Excel skills
• Experience with system implementations, migrations, or process improvements
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills; fluent in English

Additional Information

What we offer

Whether you are with us for two, four, or thirty years, it doesn't matter - at JDE Peet's we are committed to helping you build your skillset and grow your career. We offer a solid and competitive base salary, complemented by a range of attractive benefits, including:

• Learning and development budget to support your growth
• Career development opportunities within a global organization
• Insurances and pension plans
• 13th month salary as part of your total compensation package
• 25 vacation days + 12 ADV days, supporting a healthy work-life balance

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet's we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%.

Company Description

Who we are?

We are JDE Peet's. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet's is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, serving approximately 4,400 cups of coffee per second in more than 100 markets. Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and Jacobs, alongside a collection of 9 local icons; such as Douwe Egberts, Kenco, Pilao, Old Town, Moccona, Super, Gevalia, Friele, Marcilla. In 2024, JDE Peet's generated total sales of EUR 8.8 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.

What's it like to work at JDE Peet's?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet's, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you'll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!