Job description
📍 Eindhoven HQ | Hybrid (50% onsite)
Payroll Specialist (32–40 hours)
This is what you tell people at parties 👋
“At Sendcloud, we build an all-in-one shipping platform that helps e-commerce businesses scale their operations while delivering amazing shipping experiences. What started as a need for a better way to ship has grown into one of Europe’s leading shipping solutions — trusted by over 25,000 online retailers. Together, we’re on a mission to solve shipping globally.”
What you will do in this role 🧐
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to ensure our employees across the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with local legislation.
You’ll be our in-house expert on payroll and statutory regulations — especially Dutch payroll (tax rules, pension enrolment, social security, 30% ruling). For Germany and Italy, you’ll work closely with local consultants to ensure full compliance.
You will also support HR in coordinating payroll for colleagues hired through our Employer of Record (EOR) provider in other European countries. You’ll collaborate closely with Finance, HR, and our payroll partner Remote. You will report directly to the Team Lead Finance, with support from our finance administration team.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, international environment and loves solving problems.
Your responsibilities include:
Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees in NL, DE & IT
Ensure compliance with local legislation, tax requirements & labor regulations
Monitor and process tax withholdings, social security & statutory deductions
Handle pension enrolment and ensure accurate reporting for payroll processing
Maintain and update employee records in our payroll system (Remote.com)
Verify changes such as new hires, salary adjustments & terminations
Ensure correct calculation of Dutch 30% ruling benefits for eligible employees
Act as the primary contact for payroll-related questions
Reconcile payroll accounts and support finance with reporting & audits
Identify and implement improvements to streamline payroll processes
Our perfect match 💗
3–5 years of payroll experience, ideally in an international/multi-country environment
Strong knowledge of Dutch payroll legislation, tax rules, social security & pensions
Proven experience applying and calculating the 30% ruling
Experience with payroll in Germany and/or Italy is a plus
Skilled in working with payroll providers, HRIS/payroll systems & MS Excel
Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
Discretion in handling confidential information
Excellent English communication skills — Dutch and/or German is a plus
Independent, accurate, and able to meet deadlines
You share our core values
💩 No bullshit – We value honesty, transparency, and openness. Share your mistakes and learn from them.
🎯 Grow & Win – Be curious. Keep learning and improving. Develop your skills and support others in doing the same.
🎠 Have fun – Be yourself! We work hard together and enjoy the ride as a team.
Benefits 👋
Competitive salary that grows with your impact
Flexible hybrid work model (min. 50% in office) + €500 home office budget 🏠
28 holidays per year (based on full-time) + a free day off around your birthday 🎉
4-week paid sabbatical after 3 years at Sendcloud 🏝️
€2,000 annual study budget to keep developing your skills 📚
Access to the Sendcloud gym & weekly Bootcamp sessions 💪
Pension scheme
Health insurance discount
All CVs must be submitted in English.
