Payroll Specialist
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland · Human ResourcesPayroll Specialist
Location: Amsterdam
The responsibilities:
• Check and prepare payroll data every month, including changes like new hires, contract updates, part-time/full-time shifts, etc.
• Review salary slips and reports from the provider, spot any mistakes, and send corrections before final approval.
• Handle monthly payroll tasks like payment requests, tax checks, and closing the payroll period.
• Keep employee data up to date in systems like HR & Salaris Gemak, YouServe, and Saphire (for time, holidays, travel allowance).
• Support both local and expat employees, working with an external partner for expat-related matters.
• Create reports for things like headcount and employee changes, often used by IT and other teams.
• Join the project team for our upcoming switch to SAP SuccessFactors—helping improve and automate payroll processes
Who are we looking for:
• A critical eye for spotting errors and incomplete information.
• Good Excel skills—you’ll be working with spreadsheets regularly.
• Basic knowledge of Dutch payroll legislation and social security.
• Fluent level of English.
• Communicative level of Dutch.
• Experience with HR & Salaris Gemak, YouServe, or Visma systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors is helpful, especially as we transition to this system.
• A PDL (Praktijkdiploma Loonadministratie) is preferred, but we’re open to experienced candidates without it.
• VPS (Vakopleiding Payroll Services) is not required, but it’s a nice to have.
• Someone with a good eye for detail who can spot mistakes and ask the right questions.
• Comfortable working with numbers, systems, and monthly deadlines.
• Able to communicate clearly with both internal teams and external partners.
• Organized and reliable, especially when handling sensitive data like salaries.
• Open to learning and ready to help improve how we do things, especially during our system upgrade.
What will you love about working with us:
- Guaranteed bonus 4% (based on monthly gross salary) and variable bonus based on operating results
- 27 days of leave + 13 extra collective days of leave (ADV)
- Working from home possibility (2-3 days/ week) and flexible working hours
- Collective accident insurance
- Laptop and phone (if applicable)
- Pension scheme of the ‘Metalektro’ CLA (High employer contribution)
- International learning and development program
About Hitachi
Hitachi Construction Machinery is a world leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment with a strong focus on a consistent development to provide customers with the technology, products and services that generate new value. Its employees represent a group of trusted experts while keeping continued focus on innovation and growth. Are you an independent achiever focused on the performance that is looking to join a multi-cultural, collaborative and results- driven working environment? If so, the we are looking for you!
We hire great people for great opportunities!
Please visit our website to discover more about our employees’ stories and the various career possibilities we offer.
Interested? Get in touch or apply!