Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Are you looking for a role in an international, dynamic and open environment full of opportunities? Are you looking for a HR opportunity to make a difference and grow your skills? We are recruiting a Payroll Lead - NL, FR, BE & Spain in our Amsterdam Office!

Location: Amsterdam

Hybrid

About the position

A job without limits. Which means that you fully own and manage your core job and have the freedom to go beyond your role to contribute to an excellent employee experience, improving processes, policies and ways of working with your various counterparts in HR, Finance, Legal. Upfield Netherlands is your home base, this is where you can enjoy the engagement activities and be part of our team. One of your first challenges is to establish how to work effectively and optimally across multiple countries.

Sole responsibility for all aspects of the payroll for the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Spain) based in Amsterdam.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare/validate all schedules accurately to deadline and submit to payroll provider, ensure that each stage of the payroll process is properly actioned.
• Verification & reconciliation of payroll for each country in each pay cycle ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, on time and in full. All post payroll reporting are validated/distributed as appropriate (e.g. GL, benefit providers, all statutory bodies).
• Prepare payroll payments (net salary, statutory compliance, benefits providers, unions, etc.), ensure payroll funding is in place and timeline are met.
• Year-end tax filing and other payroll tax activities as required in the country/region, including act as point of contact for the income tax authorities in liaison with the Head of Tax.
• Identify process deficiencies or control issues, implement improvements, and ensure ongoing compliance. Proactively liaise with payroll provider to maximise service and benefits from them.
• Respond to and resolve associated queries as requested by local HR or employees and other ad hoc duties as required by the role.
• Participate in any projects relating to the future development of the Payroll/HR function.
• Manage Purchase to Pay process related to payroll vendors.

So, what does it take to be successful in this role?

The ideal candidate for this position possesses a degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or Business Administration. Proficiency in both Dutch and English languages is essential. You have a minimum of 24 months of experience in managing all aspects of payroll functions, with additional experience in countries other than the Netherlands considered advantageous. Familiarity with working in a highly complex international environment, including NL 30% ruling applications, is required. You can demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, solve problems, and exhibit operational and strategic skills. Proficiency in Excel, including V-lookup and pivot tables, coupled with strong mathematical and analytical abilities, is necessary. The ability to multitask, work under tight deadlines, and maintain flexibility is crucial. Effective communication, attention to detail, and the initiative to resolve issues promptly are crucial for this role, and trustworthiness and a commitment to confidentiality are essential qualities. Finally, you can demonstrate a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team, effectively engaging with staff at all levels.

Whats next

If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! If you have additional questions, you can send me, Alice Graca, Talent Acquisition Specialist, a WhatsApp message on +31627202168.

We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Upfield is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.

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