Sr. Global Payroll Specialist

You will be part of our Payroll team in Rotterdam, which ensures that all employees across countries and projects receive their salaries on time and in compliance with local laws. The complexity is high, with multiple countries, changing tax and social security rules, and both in-house and external payroll providers. That’s where you come in. You will bring structure, control and reliability, while also helping us innovate and improve our processes.

You bring knowledge, accuracy and an international mindset. With your experience, you ensure that payroll runs smoothly and with confidence. You also enjoy collaborating across functions and are eager to contribute to improvements. You have:

• HBO-level education (e.g. HRM, Finance) 
• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience, ideally in an international/project-based environment 
• Fluent in English and Dutch (other languages a plus) 
• Strong Excel and working experience with global payroll platforms (e.g. AFAS, Workday, PWC GPP) 

We offer you a role where you will make a significant contribution to our mission of 'building a better world for future generations'. Additionally, we offer you:

• A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience
• Attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2.45 per day)
• 32 holidays (of which a maximum of 7 are collective)
• Variable bonus, partly dependent on company results
• Attractive pension scheme
• Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package)
• Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz
• Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the Van Oord staff association
• Various events and sports activities, such as skiing, sailing weekends, cycling, and motorcycling

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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You will make a real difference by: 

• Run our monthly and/or four-weekly payroll cycles together with your Van Oord Payroll colleagues 
• Review and approve payroll output based on earlier-received input (bonuses, travel costs, overtime, project allowances, etc.) from our stakeholders. Liaise as needed with HR, Finance, and/or local authorities on same 
• Ensure compliance with both local Dutch and International legislation, and internal control standards 
• Support audits and reconciliations (salary vs. general ledger) 
• Contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives 

YOUR WORKPLACE

You will join our Finance community in Rotterdam, where payroll is managed as part of a close-knit and motivated team of 8. Together, we support colleagues in the Netherlands and around the world. You will work with HR, Finance, external providers and auditors, giving you a broad perspective on how payroll connects to the wider organisation. We combine professionalism with a human approach — we take our work seriously, but also care about each other.