Payroll Implementation Specialist
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Remote - Global"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 34% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€2,367–€14,758). The listed pay band (€3,467–€7,800) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 351 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Remote - Global | €2,367/per month | €6,692/per month | €14,758/per month |
| From job ad (Senior) | €3,467/per month | €5,633/per month | €7,800/per month |
As a Senior Payroll Implementation Specialist for the Netherlands and Belgium, you will own the end-to-end onboarding of new clients, bringing deep country expertise to every implementation and ensuring that every go-live is a success. You will work directly with clients, internal stakeholders, and payroll software providers — with full visibility and accountability across the implementation lifecycle. You will be part of Remote’s Global Payroll Operations, collaborating with implementation specialists, country leads, and payroll experts to deliver compliant, timely payroll across multiple jurisdictions. You will manage projects from kick-off through go-live, maintain detailed project plans, validate data in AFAS (NL) and EasyPay (BE), and mentor Payroll Generalists. Fluency in English is required; Dutch or French is a strong advantage. Location: Anywhere in the world. Start date: as soon as possible.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Act as the true subject matter expert for the Netherlands and Belgium, covering both EOR and Global Payroll
- Attend sales calls as the Country Payroll SME when required
- Participate in sales handovers and client handover and kick-off calls
- Own the planning, execution, and monitoring of payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely and compliant delivery
- Own the full process from inception through parallel runs and the first month of live payroll before handing over to Payroll Operations
- Ensure that there is a complete record of all choices and configurations made throughout the implementation and that Payroll Operations have full visibility, including all SOPs required to fulfil business as usual
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders throughout the implementation, including the customer, internal teams, and payroll software providers
- Input and validate data directly in payroll software — AFAS for the Netherlands and EasyPay for Belgium
- Develop and implement standardised payroll processes, project plans, and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency across implementations
- Support and mentor Payroll Generalists working alongside you during implementations
- Maintain focus on KPIs and SLAs throughout the implementation lifecycle
- Work with internal teams to improve the Remote platform, completing UAT testing and ensuring all changes are documented
Requirements
- Several years of direct, hands-on payroll experience in the Netherlands with knowledge of loonheffing, premies WW/ZW/WIA, Zorgverzekeringswet, and the 30% ruling
- Several years of direct, hands-on payroll experience in Belgium including ONSS/RSZ, Dimona, DmfA quarterly cycles, and sector CLA structures
- Proven payroll implementation experience from kick-off to go-live
- Experience with AFAS (NL) and EasyPay (BE)
- Strong communication skills about payroll processes and compliance
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
No degree required
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