Payroll Specialist
Amsterdam Full-time Mid-level Payroll
At a glance
Mid-level Payroll role at Caely. Amsterdam · full-time.
Pay not stated Payroll Specialist salary
RolePayroll
SeniorityMid-level
LocationAmsterdam
EmploymentFull-time
PostedJan 28, 2026 · 8mo ago
Role brief
hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Run employee payroll across countries, checking calculations and meeting local legal requirements
- Process monthly payroll updates, bonuses and complicated pay arrangements
- Respond to employee questions about pay and HR, coordinating with external payroll providers
- Prepare employment agreements and HR letters, and keep staff records accurate
- Help with audits, improve payroll workflows and liaise with pension funds, UWV and occupational health services
What you bring
- A degree in HR, business administration or a comparable subject; a payroll practice diploma is a plus
- Two to three years handling payroll and HR administration for international employers
- Experience using payroll and HR systems, with ADP preferred
- Fluent English in writing and speech, plus working Dutch
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can handle payroll deadlines independently and work closely with employees, internal teams and outside providers. The position is based in Amsterdam, and the hiring process includes an in-person office meeting.
From the employer
You are a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist with experience managing international payroll in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. You take ownership of end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across multiple countries. Comfortable working with payroll systems such as ADP, you handle complex payroll structures, bonuses and monthly changes with confidence. You communicate clearly, work discreetly with sensitive data, and enjoy collaborating with HR, finance and external partners to continuously improve payroll operations. You will be the main contact/coordinate with the external payroll providers across the countries.
As a Payroll Specialist, you are responsible for the end-to-end payroll administration for our employees across multiple countries. You ensure payroll runs smoothly, accurately, and in compliance with local legislation, while acting as a trusted point of contact for employees and internal stakeholders.
The role will consist of, but not limited to, the following actions on a daily basis:
Caely only publishes job vacancies through our official platforms: LinkedIn (Caely Renewables: Overview | LinkedIn) and website (Home - Caely Renewables). All communication from Caely will be from a @caely.com email address only.
Caely is not affiliated in any way to third party recruiters unless authorized.
Please disregard any written or oral request for a job offer or an interview that you believe is or might be fraudulent or suspicious and immediately get in touch with us via email at recruitment@caely.com upon receiving a suspicious invite or offer or claim.
The role will consist of, but not limited to, the following actions on a daily basis:
- Managing and processing international payroll
- Support with audit
- Overseeing and executing payroll operations with precision across multiple countries
- Processing monthly payroll mutations
- Acting as the main contact for employees regarding payroll and HR-related questions
- Drafting employment contracts and HR-related correspondence
- Liaising with pension funds, UWV and occupational health services
- Ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee data
- Ensuring compliance with labour laws, tax regulations and data privacy legislation
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes
- Managing bonuses and supporting complex payroll structures
- Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent; a Payroll Practice Diploma is a strong plus
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in payroll and HR administration in international companies
- Experience with payroll and HR systems, preferably ADP
- Strong numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken, working knowledge of Dutch required.
- Discreet, proactive, flexible and confident in communication
- Able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team
- Comfortable working in a multi-cultural, international environment
- Able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Experience handling bonuses and complex payroll structures
- Work in an inspiring, fast-growing commodity sector.
- Competitive salary with a bonus scheme.
- Collaborative and ambitious culture.
- Get support with a relocation budget.
- Unlimited holidays.
- Join a diverse team with 30+ nationalities.
- Pension scheme.
- Access a fully equipped gym 24/7.
- Weekly bootcamp fitness classes.
- Annual company trip.
- Free electric bikes during the day.
- Weekly padel court.
Caely only publishes job vacancies through our official platforms: LinkedIn (Caely Renewables: Overview | LinkedIn) and website (Home - Caely Renewables). All communication from Caely will be from a @caely.com email address only.
Caely is not affiliated in any way to third party recruiters unless authorized.
Please disregard any written or oral request for a job offer or an interview that you believe is or might be fraudulent or suspicious and immediately get in touch with us via email at recruitment@caely.com upon receiving a suspicious invite or offer or claim.