Senior International Payroll Specialist - Global Compliance

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist, International, to lead end-to-end payroll across our international markets, ensuring accuracy, compliance with local laws and GDPR, and proactive collaboration with HR, Finance, and in-country vendors.

Based in the Netherlands with a hybrid work model, you will manage monthly payroll, reconciliations, year-end reporting, inquiries, and process improvements, contributing to Rhythm’s growth as a global biopharma company.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive payroll experience with multi-country exposure, EU focus preferred.
• Strong understanding of European payroll compliance, tax, social security, and GDPR.
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS, reporting tools, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely monthly payroll for international markets across Rhythm's portfolio.
• Coordinate with in-country payroll vendors, HR, and Finance to resolve payroll and compliance matters.
• Ensure payroll compliance with local labor laws, tax withholding, social security, and GDPR requirements.
• Support account reconciliations, audits, documentation, and payroll reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, controls, automation, and efficiency.
• Assist in testing and implementing payroll system enhancements and year-end reporting.
• Perform ad hoc projects and tasks to support global growth.

Skills

Multi-country payroll

EU payroll compliance

Vendor coordination

HRIS/Payroll systems

GDPR compliance

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

ADP

Job description

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist, International, to lead end-to-end payroll across our international markets, ensuring accuracy, compliance with local laws and GDPR, and proactive collaboration with HR, Finance, and in-country vendors.

Based in the Netherlands with a hybrid work model, you will manage monthly payroll, reconciliations, year-end reporting, inquiries, and process improvements, contributing to Rhythm’s growth as a global biopharma company.