Payroll Specialist - Netherlands

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Payroll Specialist to run our In-House payrolls for the Netherlands. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of The Netherlands payroll with full in-house knowledge.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Running our in-house payroll operations using our local payroll software "Numbrs"
• Setup client-specific requirements, adhering to local legal requirements and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), and necessary pay code configurations.
• Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll data, including gathering, calculating, inputting, and validating information.
• Close contact with the local Authorities to lead the required paperwork, handle all relevant filings and registrations for social security, tax authorities, and other statutory requirements.
• Responsible for the completed documentation in the archive and supports possible audits with documentation prepared for the Authorities.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory processing, including monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings. This involves obtaining relevant documentation from staff, computing tax processing, and producing required reports/forms for filing to tax authorities and employees.
• Maintain and update employee data accurately in the payroll database.
• Generate and distribute payslips promptly to all staff members.
• Address employee inquiries related to wages, deductions, attendance, and time records.
• Stay up-to-date with exemptions or status changes and handle them efficiently.
• Adhere to payroll policies, procedures, and relevant laws, ensuring compliance.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in all payroll-related tasks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employees' pay records.
• Prepare and complete payroll reports for record-keeping purposes or managerial review.
• Provide support to HR operations in the country.
• Act as an escalation point for clients' employees, ensuring timely resolution of queries.
• Stay informed about the latest HR trends and regulatory changes, communicating relevant updates to the teams.
• Assist in other ad hoc projects as requested.