Payroll Specialist

Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands

3500 - 4500

32 - 40 hours

People & Culture, US

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Make a difference in HR at HeadFirst Group

Are you a driven HR professional who wants to make a difference in the areas of payroll, compensation & benefits, and HR analytics? Would you like to work with enthusiastic colleagues in HR, Finance, and the business, and contribute to an international organization that is constantly evolving? Then this position at HeadFirst Group is perfect for you!

In this role, you will be the point of contact for employees and management in the areas of payroll, employee benefits, and reporting. You will work closely with others, switch easily between different disciplines, and take HR reporting and analytics to the next level. Together, we will ensure accurate administrative and financial processing in the Netherlands, Belgium, and our global organization.

What will you do?

  • You will be responsible for the monthly salary processing for approximately 400 employees and will ensure flawless payroll administration.

  • You will work together with HR, Finance, and the business to optimize processes and ensure smooth administrative handling.

  • You create HR reports and analyses, enabling us to gain ever better insight into data and trends within the organization.

  • You manage employee benefits, including pension plans and insurance, and advise employees and management on these matters.

  • You identify changes in legislation and regulations and apply them correctly, ensuring that we always remain up to date.

  • You will provide support during audits, internal/external checks, and international coordination regarding payroll taxes.

  • You work with AFAS and actively contribute to the implementation of Workday, our new HR tool.

What do we offer?

  • A responsible and dynamic position within a professional and international organization;

  • Opportunity to contribute ideas on the further professionalization of HR analytics, payroll, and reporting;

  • Competitive terms of employment in line with your experience and background;

  • A committed team, where collaboration is key and your ideas are welcome.

About HeadFirst Group

HeadFirst Group supports organizations in deploying and managing external talent and operates from the Netherlands with multiple entities within a single holding structure. Since merging with London-based Impellam Group, we have become part of an international organization with a strong position in Europe. This development brings growth, scale, and further professionalization, including within HR and payroll.

Within this context, a well-organized payroll administration is of great importance. The combination of multiple entities, changing laws and regulations, and the further development of our HR and payroll systems requires a senior professional who maintains an overview, ensures quality, and actively contributes to a future-proof payroll structure within HR.

This is what you get from us

Salary that matches your experience
You will receive a salary range that matches your knowledge and experience. We reward you fairly for your commitment and development.
Vacation pay and days off
You will receive 8.33% vacation pay and are entitled to 27 vacation days per year based on full-time employment. This gives you plenty of time to recharge your batteries.
Hybrid working
We support hybrid working and apply a 60/40 split, whereby full-time employees spend three days at the office and two days working from home.
Premium-freepension
We pay your entire pension premium. This means you accrue pension without having to contribute to it yourself. As a result, you are left with a higher net salary.
Performancebonus
Depending on your performance and that of HeadFirst Group, you may receive an annual bonus of one or two months' salary.
Monthly extras
You will receive a monthly allowance for internet, a vitality budget, a contribution towards lunch, and support in setting up your home office.

What we expect from you

You are an experienced Payroll Specialist who feels comfortable in a complex environment and takes ownership of quality and continuity. You work accurately, think ahead, and know how to translate regulations into practice. In addition, you bring the following to the table:

  • Bachelor's degree in HR or Finance (PDL is a must);

  • At least 5–10 years of relevant experience in HR and payroll, preferably in an organization of comparable size;

  • Strong knowledge of compensation & benefits, Dutch laws and regulations, and affinity with figures and data;

  • Experience with AFAS and interest in Workday;

  • Good command of both Dutch and English;

  • You are accurate, analytical, and can easily switch between different tasks and stakeholders;

  • Ambition to continue growing within the organization, both nationally and internationally.

Do you want to make an impact on payroll, reporting, and HR analytics, and make a difference together? Apply now and join our team!

Do you have a question?

Feel free to ask these, I'm happy to help!

Britt van Heffen

Corporate Recruiter

The application process

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Welcome to HeadFirst Group!

Your benefits at HeadFirst Group

27 vacation days

AND the possibility of adding or selling days. We work hard, but don't forget to relax.

Moments of celebration

With more than 450 colleagues, we always have something to to celebrate. As one team, we celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other successes!

OpenUp & HeadFirst Group Academy

Work on your mental health with access to the platform OpenUp. We learn every day, which is why we offer you free trainings and courses to keep developing yourself.

Bonus 

Achieve your goals and see this reflected in the form of a bonus? That's possible with us! Hard work is rewarded.

Hybrid working

Work at one of our 4 locations, at home, or at any wherever you feel comfortable. Of course you will receive a mobility and home working allowance from us.

Our headquarters

Take advantage of the free sports facilities, fine workstations and enjoy a delicious lunch buffet. A formidable competitor of home!

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