Key Skills

Job Description

Payroll Specialist (Junior / Senior) Help Build Payroll Excellence at GSM NL At Green and Smart Mobility Netherlands (GSM NL), we are transforming mobility services across the Netherlands. As a growing organization operating within the dynamic passenger transport sector, reliable and accurate payroll is essential to our success. To strengthen our Payroll team, we are looking for both a Junior Payroll Specialist and a Senior Payroll Specialist. Whether you are an ambitious payroll professional at the beginning of your career or an experienced specialist looking for more ownership and impact, we would love to hear from you. About the Role As Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and fully compliant with Dutch legislation and company policies. Working closely with HR, Finance, managers, and external stakeholders, you will support and continuously improve payroll operations within a fast-growing organization. This is a unique opportunity to help build and professionalize payroll processes from the ground up while contributing directly to the employee experience. Key Responsibilities Junior Payroll Specialist You will support the payroll process while further developing your payroll expertise. Responsibilities include: Supporting monthly payroll processing and payroll administration Processing payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, salary changes, overtime, and leave administration Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records Assisting employees with payroll-related questions Supporting communication with external parties such as pension providers, UWV, occupational health services, and payroll vendors Assisting with payroll reporting, audits, and controls Learning applicable legislation, collective labour agreements (CLA/CAO), and compliance requirements Supporting payroll process improvements and system optimizations What We're Looking For 1-3 years of payroll administration or payroll experience Good numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems Fluent in Dutch and comfortable communicating in English Experience working in a structured or metric-driven organization is preferred PDL (Praktijkdiploma Loonadministratie) is preferred If you do not yet hold a PDL qualification, you are willing to obtain one within the first six months of employment, supported by GSM NL Eager to learn and develop into a payroll expert Senior Payroll Specialist You will take ownership of payroll operations and act as a trusted subject matter expert within the business. Additional responsibilities include: Managing the end-to-end payroll process independently Acting as the primary payroll contact for HR, Finance, management, and external payroll providers Interpreting and applying collective labour agreements and labour legislation Ensuring payroll compliance with tax, social security, pension, and employment regulations Reviewing payroll calculations, reconciliations, and controls Supporting audits and compliance reviews Driving payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and system implementations Coaching and supporting junior payroll colleagues Providing payroll analysis and insights to support business decision-making What We're Looking For 3+ years of payroll experience Proven experience managing payroll processes independently Strong knowledge of Dutch payroll legislation and payroll administration Experience with collective labour agreements (CAO/CLA) Experience with the Taxi Transport CAO or Healthcare Transport & Taxi CAO is highly desirable, but not required Experience working with multiple HRIS and payroll systems Strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset Fluent in Dutch and comfortable communicating in English PDL qualification required VPS (Vakopleiding Payroll Services) is a strong advantage What Makes You Successful For both levels, we are looking for someone who: Enjoys working with numbers and payroll data Is accurate, reliable, and highly organized Takes ownership and responsibility Can handle confidential information professionally Works well both independently and as part of a team Enjoys improving processes and finding efficiencies Communicates clearly and confidently with stakeholders across the business What's in It for You? The opportunity to help build and shape payroll processes in a growing organization A position with real ownership and visibility within the business Office in the heart of Amsterdam, only 10 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station 25 holiday days based on full-time employment Travel allowance for commuting distances between 10 and 45 km (one-way) Development opportunities, including professional payroll education and certifications Competitive salary aligned with your experience and qualifications A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment The opportunity to make a direct impact on employee experience and business success.

Core Responsibilities

Support or independently manage end-to-end payroll operations, including payroll changes, employee records, calculations, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with Dutch legislation and company policies. Work with HR, Finance, managers, employees, and external providers while improving payroll processes and systems; senior specialists also provide analysis and coach junior colleagues.

Requirements

Junior candidates should have 1–3 years of payroll experience, strong numerical skills, familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems, and fluency in Dutch with comfortable English communication; PDL is preferred or must be obtained within six months. Senior candidates should have 3+ years of experience managing payroll independently, strong knowledge of Dutch payroll legislation and CAOs, and a required PDL qualification; VPS and experience with the Taxi Transport or Healthcare Transport & Taxi CAO are advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 Holiday Days
• Commuting Travel Allowance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Payroll Education and Certifications