Payroll Specialist (m/f/d)
$57,200–$66,220 year
Hybrid · Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany or Heerlen, Limburg, The Netherlands
Job Summary
Own the end-to-end payroll process for the Netherlands, ensuring compliant, accurate, on-time monthly processing with CAO context; coordinate with external payroll partners and internal stakeholders; manage inputs (time data, contracts, absences, variable pay) and maintain audit-ready documentation; support monthly and annual closings, reconciliations and audits; keep payroll data clean in Workday; mentor junior colleagues and raise the team’s quality; identify and implement process improvements (automation, templates, checks) to reduce errors and cycle time. Nice-to-haves include Workday experience and multi-country payroll coordination, plus EoR exposure.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years hands-on payroll experience (NL payroll essential)
- Strong knowledge of Dutch payroll legislation and CAO
- Fluent English (Dutch or German a plus)
- Willingness to work hybrid
- Experience with Workday or HRIS/payroll systems a plus
- Experience with payroll closings, reconciliations, and audits
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