Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator

What you will be doing 

In this challenging role with opportunities for growth, you will be responsible for designing and streamlining HR Services. This means you will lead your team of nine colleagues through the improvement process. You will ensure well-structured HR processes and systems and strive for an efficient workflow focused on excellent service delivery. Together with your fellow team coordinators and the department manager, you will further shape the role of coordinator, exploring whether it can evolve into the (slightly more senior) position of team leader.

Who are you?

We’re looking for someone who, with a solid understanding of , a healthy sense of humor, plenty of energy, and the necessary composure (you don’t let things get to you easily), can build connections with colleagues both within and outside the department. You’ll engage others in your work in a proactive and enthusiastic manner.

You will be responsible for addressing various urgent issues, where streamlining processes and effective and efficient collaboration are crucial.

Things never get boring around here. That’s why it’s great if you thrive in a dynamic and complex environment. You quickly grasp new information and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. With your analytical skills and talent for creating clarity, you ensure a clear overview of your team’s tasks and priorities. Through your coordination, you help build a strong and decisive team where job satisfaction comes naturally.

You'll recognize yourself in this

• Relevant associate's degree, supplemented by a PDL (Practical Diploma in Payroll Administration) or VPS (Professional Training in Payroll Services); 
• Knowledge of AFAS Profit and HR and payroll processes; 
• Demonstrable work experience in an HR or coordinating role and experience handling complex payroll administration;
• Experience in building teams with a strong focus on process management; 
• Experience leading HR and IT-related projects.

Here's what you'll get from us

• Salary in pay grade 10a (from €3,935 to €5,748) per month based on a 36-hour workweek;
• A job for 32–36 hours per week;
• An individual flexible spending allowance (IFSA) of 18.63% of the gross annual salary. This includes the year-end bonus and vacation pay;
• 187.2 hours of leave based on a 36-hour workweek, of which 43.2 hours are overtime. May 1 and May 5 are fixed days off (10.3 hours); these are included in this total;
• A one-year appointment, with the possibility of a permanent position;
• A generous pension plan through ABP, 70% of which is paid by us;
• The option to work remotely with a work-from-home allowance of €3 per day;
• Monthly health insurance premium;
• Free access to all sports facilities and classes at the fire stations;
• We place a strong emphasis on (personal) development, offering opportunities to participate in courses, training sessions, and workshops.

The team

The Human Resources (HR) department is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of (strategic) HR policies. In addition, the department supports managers in implementing HR policies and contributes to the sustainable employability and development of employees. The department consists of 35 dedicated employees led by the HR Manager. The HR Services team is part of the HR department. The direct management of personnel and payroll administration is the responsibility of the HR Services Team Coordinator. This includes the payroll administrators, the personnel administration staff, and the AFAS functional administrators.

Apply

Do you have any questions or comments after reading the job posting? If so, please contact:

Angeniet Gillissen, HR Manager. If you have any questions about the job description, please emailangeniet.gillissen@veiligheidsregioaa.nl or call 06 14 75 81 05.

George van Ee, corporate recruiter. If you have any questions about the application process, please email george.van.ee@veiligheidsregioaa.nl or call 06 15 69 46 19.

You can submit your response through December 11, 2025

Job hunting is for everyone

We are located in the heart of the region of the Netherlands that embraces the greatest diversity of people. We believe that diversity is the foundation of creativity, inspiration, innovation, and high-performing teams. Day in and day out, we work to foster an open culture that makes room for everyone’s unique talents. Of course, it doesn’t matter what your name is, where you’re from, what you look like, or what you believe in. So we’re here for you too, and you’re more than welcome to apply!

An assessment may be part of the selection process.