Payroll Specialist

Rotterdam Permanent €70.000 - €88.000 per year Work from home View Job Description
Manage end-to-end payroll activities in a dynamic international environment, ensuring accurate payroll delivery while coordinating with stakeholders across multiple countries. Beyond payroll operations, you'll contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and projects that help shape the future of the function.

Added 10/07/2026

  • Payroll Beyond Borders.
  • International Exposure. Tangible Impact.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international organization operating in a fast-paced, highly connected environment across multiple countries. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence, the company offers employees the opportunity to work in an international setting where continuous improvement and new ideas are genuinely valued. The culture is professional yet informal, providing the autonomy, visibility, and impact that ambitious payroll professionals are looking for in their next career move.

Job Description

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies. Working closely with colleagues and external partners, you will play a key role in delivering a seamless payroll experience across multiple entities.In addition to payroll operations, you will coordinate international payroll activities with local providers, resolve payroll-related queries, and provide reporting and insights to key stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to work in a complex, international environment where accuracy, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving are highly valued.Beyond day-to-day payroll responsibilities, you will contribute to process improvements, support system enhancements, and participate in projects aimed at increasing efficiency and strengthening the overall payroll function. It is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful ApplicantWe are looking for an experienced payroll professional who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive and improvement-focused mindset. You are detail-oriented, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and feel comfortable collaborating with stakeholders across different countries and cultures.

In addition, you bring:

  • At least 3 years of experience in payroll administration or payroll operations
  • A solid understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, and payroll best practices
  • Bachelor's level working and thinking ability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • The confidence to challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Experience working with multiple entities or international payroll environments is an advantage
  • Experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms
  • Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken



You are someone who enjoys taking ownership, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and contributing to the ongoing development of payroll processes, systems, and ways of working.

What's on Offer

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package of up to €88,000 per year, depending on experience
  • Additional annual bonus payment
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility built into the role
  • Opportunity to work in an international environment with exposure to multiple countries and payroll structures
  • A broad position combining payroll operations, stakeholder management, process improvement, and project work
  • The chance to contribute to system implementations and payroll transformation initiatives
  • Professional development and learning opportunities to support your long-term career growth
  • High levels of ownership, visibility, and impact within a collaborative and supportive team
  • A dynamic and entrepreneurial culture where new ideas are welcomed and valued



This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to broaden their international exposure, take ownership, and play an active role in the ongoing development of a modern payroll function.

Contact
Nick Van Nieuwkerk
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7059900

Job summary

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Payroll
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Jobs by location
Rotterdam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Nick Van Nieuwkerk
Job Reference
JN-072026-7059900
Remote or office
Work from home