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We are looking for a committed and dedicated Payroll professional to join our European HR Solutions Team. As Payroll Specialist you will be part of a team which is responsible for the full payroll cycle, for approx. 700+ employees in The Netherlands.
Is this you?
You have Fluent Dutch & English A key part of this role will be to work with local and external stakeholders as well as reading/processing Dutch based documents
You Know what you are Doing You have CPP designation (Certified Payroll Professional) or an equivalent professional payroll qualification.
You have Experience You have at least 3 years experience running payroll in The Netherlands. Ideally, you have also worked with expat and internal assignment payrolls including shadow payrolls, but we can teach you this bit!
You love a Challenge You have strong analytical and technical skills and the ability to process complex information quickly. You love to identify solutions that meet both internal and business partner requirements.
You Build Relationships You are an excellent networker and relationship builder. You adapt easily to work with a variety of people in various roles and levels of management in a fast-paced organization. You love to work as part of a team.
You do the Right Thing You have a high level of integrity, responsibility, discipline and attention to detail. You understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times.
You can multitask You have the ability to balance competing priorities and tight deadlines,
What You Will Do
- The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the processing, auditing & reconciliation of payroll. This will include calculating wage and overtime payments, recording payroll taxes & deductions and processing requests for off-cycle payments and final pay
- Oversee all activities necessary to process payrolls, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management
- Handle all payroll activities related to expats, International Relocation & international assignments which involves creating and maintaining shadow payrolls, correctly handling 30% tax concession and relocation reimbursements
- Work with the team to contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of payroll policies and procedure documentation to ensure complete, accurate and up to date processes.
- Coordinate local tax set ups with HR and Corporate Tax Departments
What You Will Need
- Fluent Dutch & English
- Certified Payroll Professional qualification (PDL/VPS) is required
- At least 3 years experience running payroll in The Netherlands
- Demonstrated expertise in payroll systems; preferred experience in ADP systems (ADP Perman, ADP Streamline)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of integrity, responsibility, discipline and attention to detail
Why Stryker?
- We were voted 8th best "Great Place to Work" in the world
- We value and support diversity, equity and inclusion
- We believe in work / life integration, which is the idea that there is no "perfect balance" that fits every person at every career and life stage
- We offer development opportunities unique for each employee's needs which includes mentorship, challenging assignments, leadership programs, and one on one coaching
- We encourage fun, friendship and camaraderie
- We strive for the best by cultivating a culture that allows us to win together as a team
- We involve employees in the decision-making process and act on information and suggestions
About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.