Netherlands Payroll Specialist (Dutch Payroll)

TL;DR

Netherlands Payroll Specialist (Dutch Payroll) (AFAS/Nmbrs/Loket.nl): Owning the complete native Dutch payroll cycle, statutory filings, payroll systems, controls, reconciliations, and complex client escalations with an accent on compliance, accuracy, and scalable automation. Focus on configuring payroll workflows, interpreting Dutch wage tax and labor law, and building reliable processes for high-volume payroll operations.

Location: Remote-first, but must be based in the Netherlands and authorized to work there.

Salary: €62,000–€72,000 per year, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global is a global employment platform that helps companies hire, pay, and support employees across more than 60 countries.

What you will do

• Own the complete in-house Dutch payroll cycle, including employee master data, variable compensation, benefits, absences, terminations, and garnishments.
• Run payroll validations, investigate discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and maintain payroll data integrity.
• Manage statutory filings and government access, including Belastingdienst submissions, loonaangifte, and jaaropgave.
• Configure and maintain AFAS, Nmbrs by Visma, and/or Loket.nl; test legislative updates and improve automation with the Product team.
• Oversee payroll journals, GL mappings, reconciliations, reporting, GDPR compliance, WKR documentation, and audit support.
• Handle complex client escalations, coach junior specialists, support Regional Managers, and document processes through playbooks and SOPs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience independently running the complete native Dutch payroll process, including high-volume monthly payroll.
• Advanced hands-on experience with AFAS, Nmbrs by Visma, and/or Loket.nl.
• Current practical knowledge of Dutch wage tax, social insurance, labor law, 30% ruling applications, and CAO interpretation.
• Dutch at C1/C2 level is required for interaction with local authorities; fluent English is required for collaboration with the global team.
• Experience handling sensitive client escalations, working asynchronously, operating in ambiguity, and driving process improvements.
• PDL, VPS, or NIRPA RSa certification; HBO-level Business Administration or Finance education is valued.

Nice to have

• Accounting qualifications or experience with GL mapping and reconciliations.
• Experience delivering cross-functional HR and payroll projects.
• Hands-on use of AI tools to optimize payroll or operations workflows.
• Data transformation skills and experience with data analytics platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first, asynchronous, and collaborative work environment.
• 40 days of paid time off per year, including holidays and vacation, or more where locally required.
• Mental health support through Plumm and a monthly wellbeing allowance.
• At least three months of paid parental leave with job protection for up to 12 months or as required locally.
• Work-from-home stipend for laptop and home office equipment.
• Inclusive, trust-based culture focused on global collaboration and continuous improvement.