Senior HR / Payroll Advisor

Vistra; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market conform remuneration and travel

8% holiday allowance and 26 days off

Vistra Bonus Plan

Vistra Skills Platform learning

Work laptop

Partial work-from-home option

Job summary

Vistra Netherlands is seeking a Senior Payroll / HR Consultant to support client portfolios with end-to-end payroll processing and HR advisory in a dynamic environment.

You will drive onboarding, ensure compliance with Wage Tax, Social Security, Dutch employment law, and manage relationships with high-profile clients. We value sales, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration, with flexible work options and growth within a global firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar payroll/HR role in professional services or financial institutions.
• Experience coaching junior payroll team members preferred.
• Proven sales upselling and client relationship management skills.
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in HRM, Economics, MER or Payroll fields.
• Strong knowledge of Wage Tax, Social Security, HRM and Dutch employment law.
• Familiarity with pension, 30% ruling and WKR regulations.
• Strong ICT skills and commercial acumen.
• Organizational sensitivity in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication in English and Dutch, written and spoken.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with quality-focused delivery.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating onboarding processes for new clients.
• Overseeing end-to-end payroll processing for high-profile clients.
• Advising on HRM, Social Security, Wage Tax and related areas.
• Advising on occupational health and safety practices.
• Identifying opportunities to upsell products/services to clients.
• Contributing to development of add-on products/services.
• Guiding payroll software transitions with efficiency and expertise.
• Managing relationships with high-profile clients and stakeholders.
• Serving as the primary contact for external parties, including Dutch tax authorities.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Client relationships

Dutch employment law

English proficiency

ICT skills

Sales & upselling

People coaching

Education

Bachelors or Masters in HRM/Economics/MER/Payroll

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Job description

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

Would you like to deploy your payroll and HR expertise in an organization dedicated to facilitating global progress by simplifying the complexities of international business? Vistra Netherlands is looking to recruit a Senior Payroll / HR Consultant for our client portfolios.

Scope

In your day to day activities you will work with a tight team of Payroll professionals and you will play a pivotal role in driving our clients’ success.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitating seamless onboarding processes for new clients;
• Overseeing end-to-end payroll processing for high-profile clients;
• Providing expert advisory on HRM, Social Security, Wage Tax, and related areas;
• Providing expert advisory and guidance on occupational health and safety;
• Identifying opportunities to upsell existing and new products/services to clients;
• Contributing to the development and enhancement of add-on products/services;
• Guiding clients through payroll software transitions with efficiency and expertise;
• Proactively managing relationships with high-profile clients and stakeholders;
• Serving as the primary point of contact for external parties, including Dutch tax authorities.

Key requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably within an accounting firm, Corporate service provider, audit firm, or financial institution;
• Previous experience in managing or coaching junior payroll team members (preferred but not required);
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales, upselling, and client relationship management, particularly with organizations employing 20+ individuals;
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in HRM, Economics, MER, Payroll (e.g., PDL and VPS);
• Exceptional knowledge in various payroll domains, including Wage Tax, Social Security, HRM, and Dutch employment law;
• Proficiency in pension, 30% ruling, and WKR legislation;
• Strong ICT skills with a knack for creativity and commercial acumen;
• Organizational sensitivity and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment;
• Outstanding communication skills in both English and Dutch, both written and verbal;
• Proactive mindset, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to delivering quality results;
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements.

Company Benefits

A challenging position in an ambitious organization where no day is the same. A company with a view to the future where you can grow together with and, above all, put your own stamp on. In addition, we offer:

• Market conform remuneration and benefits (e.g., allowance to travel to work).
• 8% holiday allowance & 26 days off per year plus 1 flexible public holiday. The option to buy (max. 5) vacation days.
• Vistra Bonus Plan, based on Vistra Group performance and individual performance.
• Learning and training, i.e., via our digital learning environment ‘Vistra Skills Platform’.
• Work laptop.
• The possibility to work partially from home and a fee to set up your home office.

We care about you, so we offer:

• Employee discounts via Benefits at Work.
• Bike riding via the bike scheme.
• Free coffee, tea, soft drinks and fresh fruits in our office.

Around the world, our staff volunteer time as well as raise funds for groups and organizations in their local communities. Vistra supports employees’ charitable efforts by encouraging engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and projects to improve our impact as a company. You could participate in team volunteering activities to support your communities, with one day per year being paid for. Don’t have the time? With Payroll Giving it will be easier and more financially attractive for you to donate to charity.

We value interdepartmental collaboration, work as ONE Vistra throughout the world and of course get to know each other better outside of work at our DoMiBo’s (Thursday Afternoon Drinks). We look forward to getting to know you better as well!