Payroll Specialist

Job description

In 2018, Bitvavo launched the first version of its digital assets trading platform, to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. By offering transparent fees, a wide range of assets and an easy to use platform, Bitvavo is making the currency of the future accessible for everyone. In two years' time, Bitvavo has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe, with over one million users exchanging tens of billions of digital assets a year. About the Role At Bitvavo, we are on a mission to become the leading cryptocurrency exchange in Europe. As we continue to scale our operations across multiple countries, we are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll team within Finance. 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. You will work closely with senior payroll colleagues, the People team, and external partners to ensure our employees are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance. What You’ll be Doing In this role, you will: 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 We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who brings: 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 (international exposure is a plus) Experience working with payroll and/or HCM systems (preferably ADP Celergo) Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data High attention to detail…