Payroll Professional (Dutch-speaker, 18 month contract)

Short Intro and About the Job Do you take pride in a flawless payroll run? To ensure stable, accurate, and compliant payroll delivery, we are looking for an experienced Payroll Professional to join our Employee Services team. This is a hands on, operational role where your expertise directly impacts employee satisfaction and the smooth running of the organization. As a Payroll Professional, you manage and execute payroll processes accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with relevant regulations. You play a critical role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, while acting as a trusted expert for payroll related questions. Your work contributes to compliant operations, financial well-being, and continuous improvement within Employee Services. Please note for this role: Temporary contract - 18 months Dutch language is mandatory Key responsibilities & activities: You will be responsible for the day-to-day payroll execution for all entities, including: End to end monthly payroll processing Payroll calculations and validations Preparation and verification of payroll output and payment files Processing corrections, off cycle payrolls, and payroll simulations Control, reporting & compliance Preparation of payroll approvals and explanation of variances where required Preparation, control, and reconciliation of General Ledger and financial payroll reporting Preparation of statutory reports and payments; pension, benefits, and vendor related payroll reporting Operational excellence Handling employee payroll queries (Tier 2) Payslip distribution and accurate payroll documentation archiving Identifying payroll risks, issues, and improvement opportunities during the transition period Ensuring accurate and timely updates in HR and payroll systems (either directly or via the data management team), in line with 4 eyes principles Close collaboration with HR, Finance, and payroll vendors About You You take pride in a flawless payroll run and enjoy operational ownership rather than project leadership. You bring structure, stability and continuity. You understand the critical importance of payroll accuracy and timeliness. You are comfortable supporting a complex organization during change. You also bring the following experience and skills: Fluency in Dutch is mandatory At least five years of hands-on experience as a Payroll Specialist / Payroller Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll and HR administration processes Experience with ADP Workforce is a strong advantage Ability to manage teams in a highly matrixed international environment Highly detail oriented, reliable, and able to work independently Calm under pressure and resilient during periods of change Strong ownership and a service-oriented mindset Effective working proficiency in English About Us, We offer and What's next At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health We offer: All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions. In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or you can work from home. What's next: It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 31 May. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. Need more information? Please contact Susanne Burger Van Der Zwart via [email protected] * all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status. #LI-NL #LI-HYBRID