Benefits and Payroll Manager

QTS Data Centers

. Serve as a regional subject matter expert for employee benefits across Europe, with primary responsibility for the Netherlands .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeAmsterdam • NetherlandsMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in European benefits administration, particularly in the Netherlands, with a focus on compliance, payroll processes, and stakeholder management. Proficient in managing multi-country benefits programs and implementing payroll solutions while ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence.

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European Benefits AdministrationNetherlands Payroll ExperienceWorkday ProficiencyStakeholder ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationPayroll ProcessingPensions ManagementTaxation KnowledgeData ReconciliationProgram AnalysisCompliance MonitoringVendor ManagementEmployee GuidanceImplementation Support

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayADPCloudPayExcelPayroll Platforms

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsEuropean LegislationStatutory RequirementsMulti-Country ProgramsWorks Councils

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a regional subject matter expert for employee benefits across Europe, with primary responsibility for the Netherlands
Lead the administration and annual renewal of European benefits programs, including pensions, healthcare, risk benefits, lease car programs, and other country-specific offerings
Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, consultants, and local benefit providers, including renewals, service delivery, and benefit changes
Monitor market trends and benchmarking to recommend benefit enhancements
Ensure benefits programs comply with applicable local legislation, tax, and regulatory requirements
Provide employee guidance on benefit offerings, eligibility, enrolment, and changes
Develop and maintain benefit policies, procedures, employee guides, and country-specific documentation
Analyze program participation, utilization, and costs to identify opportunities for improvement
Support benefit implementations and expansion into new European countries
Support monthly payroll processing across European countries
Gather, review, and validate payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and benefit-related payroll adjustments
Partner with internal Payroll teams and third-party payroll providers to resolve payroll questions, data discrepancies, and processing issues
Review payroll outputs and reports for reasonableness and accuracy and escalate discrepancies as appropriate
Support accurate payroll treatment of benefits, including pension contributions, taxable benefits, benefit-in-kind reporting, and other country-specific requirements
Respond to employee payroll enquiries and coordinate resolution with internal teams and payroll providers
Support year-end payroll activities, audits, reconciliations, and statutory reporting
Partner with Finance on payroll and benefit reporting, invoicing, reconciliations, and data requests
Maintain accurate payroll and benefits data across Workday and applicable vendor systems
Partner with People Technology to improve workflows, integrations, reporting, and data integrity
Support country-by-country implementation of a global payroll provider
Manage payroll and benefits processes as the company expands into new European countries
Support internal and external audits and maintain appropriate documentation and controls
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate payroll and benefits processes
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Procurement, People Services, and local stakeholders on payroll and benefits initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of European benefits administration, with demonstrated expertise in the Netherlands and Dutch statutory requirements
Experience supporting multi-country European benefits programs
Working knowledge of European payroll processes, preferably including hands-on Netherlands payroll experience
Understanding of the interaction between payroll and benefits, including taxation, pensions, deductions, allowances, and benefits in kind
Experience working with third-party payroll, benefits, pension, and insurance providers
Strong proficiency with enterprise HCM systems such as Workday, with exposure to payroll platforms such as ADP or CloudPay preferred
Strong Excel, analytical, and reconciliation skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively across countries and time zones
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
Fluency in English; fluency in Dutch strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred
5+ years of experience in benefits, payroll, or People Operations, including experience supporting multiple European countries
Experience administering benefits, including pensions, insurance, and mobility or lease car programs
Experience supporting monthly payroll cycles and working with third-party payroll providers
Experience with benefits and payroll implementations, vendor transitions, or expansion into new countries
Experience working with works councils or employee representative bodies on benefits-related changes