Payroll Specialist (For independent contractors)

Please note, this is a 6-month assignment for freelancers.

Within a technical team ensuring the highest standard of in-house payroll services by managing and maintaining relationships with Payroll NL team members, Payroll NL Manager, internal stakeholders (e.g. Finance, HR & Legal) and third parties (e.g. tax office, pension provider) to ensure accurate, compliant and timely processed payroll within a global and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for, and contribute in, the maintenance and preparation of in-house payroll for all functions, including senior management, based in The Netherlands.

  
  

• Initiate, plan, execute and check the payroll process with accurate, timely and consistent results

  
  

• Perform data validations on payroll output/reports and resolve discrepancies within tight deadlines.

  
  

• Understand Dutch taxation and social security calculations of employer paid benefits and compensations

  
  

• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations, journal and accrual reports;

  
  

• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed

  
  

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and Sox requirements;

  
  

• Support Finance teams with month-end close and reporting activities;

  
  

• Support various internal and external audits;

  
  

• Support ongoing People/payroll projects;

  
  

• Manage relationships with various third parties such as tax office, pension provider, debt collectors

Requirements of special knowledge/skills:

• Specialized Diploma

  
  

• Dutch Wage tax/Social Security regulation and labor law

  
  

• PraktijkDiploma Loonadministratie (PDL)

  
  

• English + Dutch language

  
  

• Up-to-date knowledge on wage tax, pension, social security and other employment laws/regulations (labor law)

  
  

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral in English

  
  

• Ability to manage fast paced environment

  
  

• Ability to take ownership of parts in the payroll processes

  
  

• Problem solving mindset, positive and constructive attitude

  
  

• Ability to multitask

  
  

• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

  
  

• Excellent time management, organizational skills and ability to multitask

  
  

• Ability to work effectively as an individual and as a team member

  
  

• An advanced level of Excel knowledge

  
  

• Experience with SAP is an advantage