Senior Payroll Implementation Specialist (Remote)

Job summary

The role involves managing the complete onboarding process for new clients in the Netherlands and Belgium, ensuring successful payroll implementations. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and bring expertise in local payroll legislation to the table.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on payroll experience in the Netherlands, with knowledge of loonheffing, premies WW/ZW/WIA, Zorgverzekeringswet, and the 30% ruling.
• Significant payroll experience in Belgium, including ONSS/RSZ, Dimona, DmfA quarterly cycles, and sector CLA structures.
• Proven track record in payroll implementation, managing projects from initiation to go-live.
• Familiarity with AFAS for Dutch payroll; knowledge of EasyPay for Belgian payroll is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills to convey payroll processes and compliance to clients.
• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in payroll reconciliations and parallel run validation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch or French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll in the Netherlands and Belgium.
• Participate in sales calls and client handover meetings.
• Oversee the planning and execution of payroll implementation projects.
• Manage the entire process from inception through to the first month of live payroll.
• Maintain comprehensive records of choices and configurations made during implementations.
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines.
• Act as the main contact for all stakeholders throughout the implementation process.
• Input and validate payroll data in relevant software.
• Standardize payroll processes and procedures for efficiency.
• Mentor Payroll Generalists during implementations.
• Focus on KPIs and SLAs throughout the project lifecycle.

Tools

• AFAS for Dutch payroll.
• EasyPay for Belgian payroll.