Job description

Netherlands: Payroll Compliance Specialist

Orion is a leading recruitment agency specialising in providing top talent across various industries. Our mission is to connect businesses with the right candidates, helping them grow and thrive. We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Compliance Specialist to join our team in the Netherlands.

As a Payroll Compliance Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our payroll processes are compliant with Dutch laws and regulations. You will work closely with our operations, Group payroll, finance, and HR teams to manage payroll-related compliance issues, stay updated on changing legislation, and implement best practices in payroll management. Your attention to detail and expertise in Dutch payroll regulations will be essential to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our payroll processes. Key responsibilities include:

Ensure that all payroll activities comply with Dutch labour laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements.
Oversee and manage payroll processes for temporary employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment.
Monitor changes in Dutch payroll legislation, tax laws, and social security regulations, and implement necessary adjustments to procedures.
Prepare and assist with internal and external payroll audits as well as generate compliance reports and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
Act as a subject matter expert on payroll compliance, providing guidance to colleagues and assist with payroll, tax, and social security queries.
Identify opportunities for process improvements in payroll management and compliance and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with external payroll service providers to ensure service quality and compliance with contractual obligations.

Ideally, you will have a finance, payroll, or accounting qualification along with experience in payroll management and compliance, preferably within the recruitment or staffing industry. It would also be beneficial having experience in NEN 4401 and VCA and associated certification. Candidates must retain an in-depth understanding of Dutch payroll regulations, tax laws, social security, and labour legislation. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex regulations should be accompanied with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English.

In return, Orion offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. You will become part of a global team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. An attractive salary package and flexible working arrangements are provided.

If you are a meticulous and knowledgeable payroll professional with a passion for compliance, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter to orion.hr@orioneng.com or apply via our website.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.