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Payroll Specialist

Ace & Tate Open · verified Oct 19, 2026
Hybrid Amsterdam Full-time Mid-level Payroll

At a glance

Mid-level Payroll role at Ace & Tate. Amsterdam · full-time · €50,000–€60,000 base.

SalaryStated by Ace & Tate
€50,000 – €60,000
Base salary for this role, in EUR per year, as published in the posting.
RolePayroll
SeniorityMid-level
LocationAmsterdam
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay€50,000–€60,000
PostedOct 2, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Run monthly payroll for your assigned markets, gathering store hours and HR changes before preparing provider files
  • Check payroll results, trace discrepancies and complete closing work such as reconciliations, journals and pension registrations
  • Apply local payroll rules and collective agreements, while answering questions from employees, managers, providers and tax authorities
  • Handle pension and tax correspondence, support audits with payroll records, and work with HR, Finance and Operations on fixes
  • Find ways to reduce manual payroll work, improve systems and support projects that develop the payroll function

What you bring

  • You have three to five years of practical payroll experience, ideally across European countries
  • You bring strong Excel or Google Sheets skills and have used HRIS and payroll systems
  • You can work from or commute to the Amsterdam headquarters

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits someone who can manage routine and unusual payroll questions independently, work carefully to deadlines and collaborate with varied stakeholders. It is based at the Amsterdam HQ in a hybrid setup, requires 32-40 hours per week, and starts in January 2027.

From the employer

We’re Ace & Tate – and yes, we make glasses. But more than that, we make working here worth your while.

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist at our Amsterdam HQ, 32–40 hours, who can start in January 2027.

What our Payroll Specialists do

  • Own payroll for assigned markets manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, from collecting inputs such as store working hours and HR mutations to preparing vendor inputs and thoroughly checking payroll outputs
  • Analyse payroll variations and investigate differences to ensure payroll is accurate, complete, and processed on time
  • Complete payroll closing activities including reconciliations, journal creation, pension registrations, and related checks,
  • Ensure statutory compliance by understanding and applying local payroll legislation, Collective Labour Agreements, and other relevant regulations across your assigned markets
  • Act as a key point of contact for store managers, employees, external payroll providers, and tax authorities regarding payroll-related questions
  • Support payroll administration including pensions, correspondence from tax authorities, and other employee-related statutory requirements
  • Drive continuous improvements by identifying opportunities to streamline manual workflows, optimise systems, and improve the scalability of our payroll processes
  • Contribute to strategic projects that support the growth and development of the payroll function
  • Support the Finance team during annual audits by providing relevant payroll documentation and explanations
  • Collaborate across HR, Finance, and Operations to improve processes, solve issues, and ensure a smooth payroll experience for our employees

You have

  • 3–5 years of hands-on payroll experience, preferably in an international or multi-country European environment
  • A relevant educational background in HR, Finance, Payroll, or a PDL (Praktijkdiploma Loonadministratie) qualification is a plus
  • Strong technical curiosity you want to understand the payroll logic and statutory rules behind the numbers rather than simply following a checklist
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain high-quality standards while working under deadline pressure
  • A solution-oriented mindset and the confidence to work independently on both routine and non-routine payroll questions
  • A proactive approach to problem solving you research available resources and come to the table with potential solutions
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, store operations, external providers, and other stakeholders
  • Adaptability and resilience in a fast-changing environment, including evolving systems, processes, and responsibilities
  • Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills and experience working with HRIS and payroll systems
  • The ability to work from or commute to our Amsterdam HQ

What we offer

  • The salary range for this role is €50,000 – €60,000 gross per year based on full-time, including 8% holiday allowance. The salary within this range depends on experience.
  • A dynamic and high-impact role in a fast-growing, international retail brand
  • A high level of ownership and autonomy, with the opportunity to take responsibility for your markets and make a real impact
  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Time off that counts 25 holidays per year (fulltime) plus tenure-based extra days (2 after 1 year, 3 after 2 years)
  • Company pension plan
  • Travel support reimbursement if living more than 10 km from HQ
  • Wellbeing support collaboration with ClassPass and unlimited mental health support via OpenUp
  • Optical perks continuous free updates of your eyewear collection plus great discounts
  • Healthy lunches & snacks daily nutritious lunch and healthy snacks
  • A culture to love participation in events planned by our CultureClub