Manage payroll operations across EMEA region, with a focus on the Netherlands. Ensure accurate and compliant payroll delivery across multiple countries. Collaborate with internal teams and external providers.
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Job Description
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll operations across the EMEA region, with a strong focus on the Netherlands. This is a hands-on role that involves both in-house payroll processing and managing external vendors. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external providers to ensure accurate and compliant payroll delivery across multiple countries.
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a regional or international role.
- Proven experience managing in-house payroll and working with external payroll vendors across multiple EMEA countries.
- Strong knowledge of local payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with payroll systems like Workday, SAP, or ADP.
- Comfortable working independently and building processes from scratch.
- Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus.
- Professional certification in payroll, HR, or finance is a bonus.
- Own the end-to-end payroll process for all EMEA entities (Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Romania, UK and Ukraine), working with local external payroll vendors.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processing, including variable pay, benefits, bonuses and statutory requirements.
- Act as the main point of contact for all EMEA payroll providers, managing SLAs, contracts and performance.
- Review and validate payroll reports before submission and sign-off.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, reporting requirements, and GDPR.
- Continuously improve payroll processes, tools and documentation.
- Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, reporting, audits and month-end close.
- Collaborate with People/HR teams on employee lifecycle changes (hires, terminations, leaves, compensation updates).
- Collaborate with US-based teams and operate within varied reporting structures
- Handle employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.
- International diverse team with over 30 nationalities
- Office in Amsterdam where you’re able to work at least 2 days a week & full home office support to make sure you’re all set.
- At least €1000 per year on personal development budget.
- All the relocation benefits you need for a fresh start.
- Don’t worry about tomorrow: we’ve got you covered with a pension plan.
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