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Monthly
€57,500 - €64,650
Posted July 16, 2026 · 29 days agoLast seen August 13, 2026Est. expiry August 20, 2026

Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Lead
Remote - Netherlands
Remote · Finance & Accounting
Full-time · Senior
English
No People Management
No degree required
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Payroll Specialist

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Remote - Netherlands"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 634% higher. The offer sits above the benchmark range (€5,789–€10,852). The listed pay band (€57,500–€64,650) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 3 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Payroll Specialist
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Payroll Specialist€1,932/per month€3,050/per month€4,271/per month
All roles in Remote - Netherlands€5,789/per month€7,234/per month€10,852/per month
From job ad (Senior)€57,500/per month€61,075/per month€64,650/per month
About the role

This is a fully remote opportunity with Remote, a global HR platform. The Payroll Specialist Lead will join the Global Payroll Operations Team and own end-to-end payroll responsibilities for the Netherlands, working in a fast-paced, international environment and collaborating with Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product and Engineering stakeholders. Key duties include acting as the country SME, managing relationships, processing full end-to-end payroll in-house or via a provider, handling statutory filings, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining payments and compliance. The role emphasizes KPIs/SLAs, process improvement, and mentoring payroll specialists, with backup coverage for regional managers. You will report to the Manager, Global Payroll Operations, work with the Payroll team, and can be located anywhere in the world. Fluency in English is required; remote experience and AFAS payroll familiarity are pluses. The position offers a broad compensation package with a salary range of €57,500 to €64,650 per year and a generous benefits program. Applicants apply online and are encouraged to submit in English.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Act as a true subject matter expert for the country
  • Manage existing relationships with key stakeholders within Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, Engineers
  • Process full end-to-end payroll in-house, statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments and compliance
  • Ensure full data integrity and quality
  • Payroll journals/reconciliations
  • Focus on KPIs and SLAs
  • Implement and improve processes
  • Mentor and support payroll specialists
  • Back up regional managers during times of absence

Requirements

  • End-to-end payroll processing in-house or via payroll service provider
  • Knowledge of payroll best practices
  • Proficient in Excel / Google Suite
  • Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced international environment
  • Productivity mindset; proactive optimization
  • Understanding of asynchronous work culture
  • Fluent English
  • Remote-work experience is a plus
  • Experience with AFAS payroll software is a plus

Skills & Technologies

ExcelGoogle Suite

Education Level

No degree required

Recruitment Process

  1. 1
    Profile review
  2. 2
    Interview with recruiter
  3. 3
    Interview with future manager
  4. 4
    Bar Raiser Interview
  5. 5
    Prior employment verification check
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