
Payroll Administrator
Key Skills
Job Description
Payroll Administrator
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Reporting To: Payroll ITO Manager
Description
What a typical day looks like...
- Processing monthly payroll changes
- Delivering monthly, client-specific administrative reports
- Reviewing payroll calculations (four-eyes principle)
- Filing monthly payroll tax returns for our clients
- Monthly contact with clients to discuss payroll changes
- Advising clients on payroll and tax-related matters
- Monitoring deadlines and maintain client action lists
- Reviewing official tax notices
To be truly effective you will…
- At least MBO-level education or equivalent working and thinking level
- Have strong knowledge of Dutch payroll processes, statutory requirements, and labour laws
- Have similar field ie. Payroll /Outsourcing environment experience
- Demonstrate high attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Be proactive, responsive, and able to manage multiple client accounts effectively
- Communicate confidently and professionally with clients and internal stakeholders
- Show good problem-solving skills and know when to escalate issues appropriately
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold high standards of integrity
- Be collaborative, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement in service delivery
Core Responsibilities
The Payroll Administrator manages end-to-end payroll cycles for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of services. Responsibilities include processing monthly payroll changes, filing tax returns, and providing expert guidance on tax and social declarations.
Requirements
Candidates must have MBO-level education or equivalent and strong knowledge of Dutch payroll processes and labor laws. Previous experience in a payroll or outsourcing environment is required, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.
About activpayroll
Industry: Human Resources Services
Company size: 51-200 employees
activpayroll provides secure, compliant and expert led global payroll and mobility services. We help businesses grow and scale with confidence—always in compliance, anywhere in the world. Our centralized software platform manages employee data and streamlines payroll processes from both integrated and non-integrated sources to deliver on-time pay, every time. We offer full support ranging from tax, legal and immigration to employee onboarding and local regulatory requirements that can cause compliance issues.