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Reimagine What’s Possible
And at the European Shared Services Center based in Cornellà de Llobregat, with more than 300 employees, we support the group's various subsidiaries of all Europe and other regions. We have built an outstanding multicultural environment composed by employees of around 30 different nationalities.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist for the Netherlands based in Barcelona for a permanent contract.
You will manage a wide variety of payroll-related tasks, like processing salary information, payroll-related expenses and timesheets, and much more! You will be responsible for the Netherlands payroll with a headcount of 440 employees.
As a Payroll Specialist, your main responsibilities will include:
Processing payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
Ensuring payroll data is correctly transferred from WORKDAY and SAP HR to the regional payroll platform.
Managing monthly pay cycles and resolving any payroll-related issues.
Handling expatriate payments for international assignees.
Reviewing system-generated reports to verify accuracy and correcting any discrepancies.
Maintaining comprehensive payroll and benefits records, including wages, commissions, incentives, insurance policies, and pension schemes.
Responding to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
Contributing to payroll process improvements and the development of best practices.
Collaborating with external providers and staying updated on payroll regulations for relevant countries.
Building strong relationships with providers and Country HR Managers to facilitate smooth payroll operations.
Remitting payments to tax and social insurance authorities and ensuring all regulatory forms are completed and submitted as required.
To be successful in this role, you'll at least need!
Experience:
Proven experience of at least 3 years as a Payroll Specialist for the Dutch market within an international environment.
Experience in accounting (preferred but not required).
Qualifications:
High level of English and Dutch. Any other language is a plus.
Solid knowledge of Excel.
Skills
Strong team spirit and excellent communication skills.
Initiative and the ability to work independently as a self-starter.
A strong sense of confidentiality and discretion.
What we offer:
Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills.
We Take Care of You: With medical insurance (Adeslas), life insurance, and a pension plan.
Flexible Compensation Plan: Includes a restaurant card, private health insurance for family members, nursery vouchers, and a transport card.
Economic Support for Remote Work.
Flexible Hours: With the possibility to work from home 3 days per week.
Holidays: 23 days + additional days for work adjustment.
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company + a training platform: you choose what you want to deepen.
Special Discounts: On your favorite brands for being part of Air Products.
Parking Space: So, you don't stress about arriving at the office.
We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.