Payroll Specialist Lead
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Based in NetherlandsFull-TimeLead
Salary35,900 - 40,400 EUR per year
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Job Details
- Languages
- English
- Required Skills
- Data AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelComplianceGoogle Sheets
Requirements
- Strong experience in end-to-end payroll processing, either in-house or via a payroll service provider, ideally within an international environment.
- Solid understanding of payroll principles, compliance requirements, and statutory reporting obligations.
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and ability to manage large datasets with accuracy.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working with payroll systems and tools; familiarity with automation or process optimisation is a plus.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote, and asynchronous work environment.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end payroll processing activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution across all statutory requirements, approvals, and payments.
- Act as a subject matter expert for payroll operations, supporting stakeholders across finance, implementation, product, and engineering teams.
- Ensure high data integrity across payroll systems, including validation, reconciliation, payroll journals, and exception handling.
- Monitor and improve KPIs and SLAs, driving operational excellence and consistency in payroll delivery.
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices to enhance efficiency.
- Support and mentor payroll specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Act as a backup for regional payroll leadership when required and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.
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