You’re an excellent candidate for Bizzdesign because you…
- Live in the Netherlands and can commute to Utrecht (2–3 days/week)
- Are available now for a fixed term contract untill end of March 2027
- Speak fluent English
- Have at least 3 years of experience in payroll, ideally in an international environment
About the role
This role is designed to support Bizzdesign’s global payroll operations, ensuring that payroll activities are accurate, timely, compliant, and well reconciled across multiple countries.
You will be part of the Global Finance Operations team and contribute to the ongoing transition and standardization of payroll processes, including the migration of payroll activities into ADP worldwide.
You will combine payroll expertise with a strong understanding of accounting and compliance, helping ensure payroll runs smoothly while supporting continuous improvement initiatives at a global scale.
What will you do
- Own and support payroll processing activities across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of payroll cycles
- Collect, review, and validate payroll inputs in ADP and local vendor systems
- Prepare, check, and reconcile payroll calculations and outputs in line with established standards and timelines
- Support salary payments, tax payments, social premiums, and off-cycle payroll adjustments
- Ensure statutory obligations (taxes, social contributions, etc.) are filed and paid on time in collaboration with internal teams and external payroll providers
- Prepare and review payroll-related general ledger entries, journals, and monthly reporting outputs
- Support reconciliation of payroll-related balance sheet accounts (e.g. payroll liabilities, accruals, pensions, bonuses, commissions)
- Partner closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure smooth and compliant payroll operations
- Act as a point of contact for employee payroll-related questions, providing clear and service-oriented support
- Contribute to payroll projects such as new country onboarding, entity changes, and ADP global migration initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, documentation, and reconciliation practices
What we are looking for
- You bring at least 3 years of payroll experience, ideally in a multi-country or international setup
- You have experience with payroll systems; ADP experience is a strong plus
- You understand payroll processes end-to-end, including payments, taxes, social contributions, benefits, and compliance requirements
- You are comfortable working with payroll data, reconciliations, and accounting entries (GL, accruals, balance sheet)
- You have strong Excel skills and enjoy working with data in a structured and analytical way
- You work with a high level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail
- You are able to manage deadlines effectively, especially within monthly payroll cycles
- You communicate clearly and adopt a service-oriented approach when supporting employees and stakeholders
- You are comfortable collaborating with international teams and external payroll vendors
- Experience with payroll implementations, system migrations, or onboarding new countries is a plus
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field is a plus
What we offer
- A base salary complemented by variable compensation.
- A premium pension plan to help you build a secure and comfortable future.
- 28 vacation days to recharge, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days whenever you need more freedom and flexibility.
- Hybrid working that truly works: enjoy a balance of 2–3 collaborative in-office days, with the remaining days designed for focused work from home.
- Smooth commuting with an NS Business Card or mileage reimbursement. Your journey, your choice.
- Top quality IT equipment from day one, plus a personal tech budget so you can tailor or upgrade your setup to your liking.
- A monthly work-from-home allowance to help you create your ideal home office environment.
- Global collaboration in an international environment, working alongside talented people from all over the world.
The final offer will be positioned fairly within the salary range based on your experience, skills, impact, and scope of responsibilities. For the Netherlands, the amount listed includes holiday allowance.
Recruitment process
In this role, you can expect the following interviewing process:
- 1st interview with Internal Recruitment (30-45 minutes - Virtual)
- 2nd interview with Team Senior and Peer (60 minutes - In-person)
- 3rd interview with Director of Finance and Financial Controller (60 minutes - In-person)
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Please submit your application in English, as it’s our company’s language, and you’ll be using it daily once you’re part of the team.
- Please apply through our website or via the LinkedIn job post. Applications sent by email will not be reviewed.
- We are not considering agency applications for this position.
- We may use AI-based tools to support parts of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications or resumes. These tools support our recruitment team but do not replace human decision-making, and all final hiring decisions are made by people.
Bizzdesign is a global leader in enterprise transformation software. Our Enterprise Transformation Suite enables organisations to plan, design, and govern change, bringing strategy and execution together in a single, trusted view. We empower teams to make better decisions with data-driven insights, helping them become more efficient, agile, and resilient. We believe successful transformation is about alignment, connecting strategy to execution, and business to IT.
At Bizzdesign, our culture is the engine that turns bold goals into results. We move as one, and everyone’s contribution matters. We believe that when we work together and hold ourselves accountable, we achieve more and create an environment where everyone can thrive. We value innovation, building with purpose, striving for excellence, and authenticity.
Headquartered in the Netherlands and present in more than 19 countries, our team of 500+ professionals represents over 32 nationalities. Trusted by more than 2,000 organisations worldwide, our deep expertise supports enterprises on their transformation journey.
DEI Statement
Bizzdesign stands for equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success, and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
