Payroll Specialist

As a Payroll Specialist at Bitvavo, you support the execution of payroll processes for employees across the Netherlands and other EMEA locations. You work closely with senior payroll colleagues, the People team, and external partners to ensure employees are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance. This role is ideal for someone with 2 to 4 years of hands-on payroll experience who is ready to deepen their expertise, take ownership of defined payroll activities, and grow into a broader international payroll role over time.

What you'll do

• Support the execution of end-to-end payroll processes for employees in the Netherlands and other EMEA locations
• Ensure payroll data is accurate and up to date by collaborating closely with the People team
• Assist with compliance with Dutch tax laws, labor regulations, and internal policies
• Handle employee questions related to payroll, payslips, taxes, and benefits in a clear and timely manner
• Work with external payroll providers, tax advisors, and authorities under guidance of senior team members
• Support payroll reconciliations, including GL accounts and WKR accruals
• Prepare payroll-related reports for internal stakeholders and audits
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives within the payroll function

What you bring

• 2 to 4 years of experience working in a payroll-related role
• A practical diploma in Payroll Administration (PDL) or equivalent
• Solid understanding of Dutch payroll, tax regulations, and social security
• Experience working with payroll and/or HCM systems, preferably ADP Celergo
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data
• High attention to detail and a structured way of working
• A proactive, learning-oriented mindset and willingness to grow into more responsibility
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written

Nice to have

• International payroll exposure beyond Dutch regulations

What we offer

• Hybrid work based in Amsterdam at our headquarters (remote employment is not possible for this position)
• Market-competitive total rewards package

About Bitvavo

Bitvavo launched its digital assets trading platform in 2018 to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. With over one million users exchanging tens of billions of digital assets annually, Bitvavo is the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Europe.