Senior Payroll Implementation Specialist

Senior Payroll Implementation Specialist

Germany

Nur DE

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Payroll Implementation Specialist based in Germany.

Join a globally distributed payroll team responsible for delivering seamless, compliant payroll implementations across international markets. In this role, you will lead end‑to‑end onboarding projects for clients operating in the Netherlands and Belgium, ensuring every implementation is accurate, efficient, and ready for successful go‑live. You'll collaborate with payroll experts, internal stakeholders, and software providers while driving process improvements in a fully remote, asynchronous environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who combines deep regional expertise with strong project management skills and a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences. You'll play a key role in shaping implementation standards while supporting continuous innovation and operational excellence.

Accountabilities

• Lead the complete payroll implementation lifecycle for clients in the Netherlands and Belgium, from project kickoff through parallel runs and successful go‑live.
• Act as the subject matter expert for local payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and payroll best practices across both countries.
• Coordinate closely with clients, payroll software providers, internal teams, and operational stakeholders throughout implementation projects.
• Configure, validate, and maintain payroll data within payroll systems while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Develop implementation plans, documentation, standard operating procedures, and scalable payroll processes to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, validate parallel payroll runs, monitor project milestones, and ensure KPIs and service levels are consistently achieved.
• Support knowledge sharing by mentoring colleagues and contributing to platform enhancements, testing activities, and continuous process improvements.

Requirements

• Several years of hands‑on payroll implementation experience covering both the Netherlands and Belgium.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch and Belgian payroll legislation, statutory deductions, compliance requirements, and payroll regulations.
• Proven experience leading end‑to‑end payroll implementation projects from client onboarding through production rollout.
• Hands‑on experience with AFAS payroll software; familiarity with EasyPay is highly desirable.
• Strong project management, stakeholder communication, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience performing payroll reconciliations, validating payroll outputs, and documenting implementation processes.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote, fast‑paced, asynchronous environment with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Fluency in English; Dutch and/or French language skills are considered a strong advantage.
• Experience with payroll automation, AI‑enabled workflows, or process optimization is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on location, experience, and market benchmarks.
• Fully remote work with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Flexible working hours supported by an asynchronous work culture.
• Flexible paid time off to promote work‑life balance.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Mental health support services.
• Stock options.
• Learning and professional development budget.
• Home office budget and company‑provided IT equipment.
• Budget for local coworking spaces and in‑person social events.
• Opportunities for internal career growth and international collaboration within a global team.