Payroll Specialist

Job Description

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As a Payroll Specialist for EMEA, you will be a key member of a high-performing international payroll team. You will be based in Amsterdam, working cross-functionally across many time zones, especially with the US. The right candidate for this position will be an individual who has a natural intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, flexibility and the desire to drive process improvements. The candidate will flourish in a ''hands-on role''.

Responsibilities
• Process payroll & reimbursable expenses for a portfolio of EMEA countries
• Manage the relationship with local payroll providers
• Ensure an accurate and timely payroll, including but not limited to base pay, stock compensation, payroll taxes, pension, statutory and supplemental benefits, etc
• Work on timely and correct wage tax filings and ensure local wage tax obligations in local countries are met and implemented
• Perform timely and accurate month-end close process including account reconciliations and accruals
• Cross-functional collaboration with all process & business partners for process improvements and efficiencies
• Participate to payroll implementation process for new countries, as needed
• Partner closely with our internal partners (HR / Employee Services) to provide our international employees with a first class onboarding and payroll experience

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is
• A great communicator that can build strong working relationships with external advisors and internal teams
• Motivated, can work autonomously or as part of a team
• A multitasker who can prioritize to meet multiple tight deadlines
• Proactive, takes initiative and make decisions confidently
• Curious about all parts of the business, flexible and willing to travel
• Extremely organized, highly analytical & detail oriented
• Innovative and collaborative, not afraid to ask questions and is comfortable with ambiguity

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance / Tax / Accounting (or similar field) preferred
• At least 2 years of functional experience with payroll processing and accounting in international payroll supporting multiple entities / countries in EMEA
• Intermediate/Advanced with Excel and other Microsoft/Google products, Workday knowledge is also a plus
• Strong communication skills, written/verbal, and ability to interact with employees at all levels, including upper management
• Fluent in English, other languages are a plus

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1bvp0-3-15-27-232-42 in your application.