Human Resources and Payroll Administrator

Who are you?

You are a true team player who communicates easily and takes a proactive approach. You are detail-oriented, able to handle stress, and have a positive attitude. Self-confidence and a commitment to customer service go hand in hand for you.

What do you bring to the table?

You are a motivated payroll administrator with an affinity for human resources administration tasks. You have an MBO+ level of education and work experience and hold the Practical Diploma in Payroll Administration, or are willing to obtain it. You are knowledgeable about relevant laws and regulations, including recent developments. You are proficient with payroll systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

What will you be doing?

You will independently and systematically handle a portion of the HR and payroll administration, manage digital personnel files, and process various payroll changes. When providing services to the various academies, you will work closely with HR advisors. You will provide information on employment terms and conditions and on the correct implementation of processes in HR2day—our digital HR information system. In addition, you will prepare payroll calculations and management reports. As a PSA employee, you will participate in projects focused on implementing new laws and regulations and improving HR and payroll administration.

Who are we?

The Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) comprises the Breitner Academy, the Academy of Architecture, the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, the Netherlands Film Academy, the Reinwardt Academy, and the Academy of Theatre and Dance. Through a wide range of specialized bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, the AHK prepares students for careers in the national and international fields of art, culture, and heritage.

Within the Amsterdam University of the Arts, support services are centralized within the Service Bureau.

The HR and Payroll Administration (PSA) team is part of the HR department and consists of three professionals, led by a PSA team leader. You will be working in a casual team. Your work is varied; no two days are the same. We handle HR and payroll administration for approximately 1,000 employees, and we also carry out organization-wide tasks related to social security, pensions, collective bargaining agreements, and laws and regulations. You can get to know some of our employees and studentshere:.

What do we offer?

You will be working in an inspiring work environment on Jodenbreestraat in the heart of Amsterdam. This is a permanent position that can be filled at 0.8 to 0.95 FTE (fewer hours may be negotiable), initially with a one-year contract and the prospect of permanent employment. The gross monthly salary is up to €4,085.57 gross per month based on full-time employment. The AHK offers attractive terms of employment in accordance with the collective labor agreement for higher professional education (CAO-HBO), such as an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, an ABP pension plan, a generous vacation allowance of 428 hours per year on a full-time basis, travel expense reimbursement, and opportunities for study and professional development. Hybrid work is standard practice at our institution.

Information and Applications

For more information about this position, please contact Annemieke van Amelrooij, PSA Team Leader, at annemieke.vanamelrooij@ahk.nl or call 020 527 7784. Please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, by email to the Amsterdam University of the Arts, attn. Annemieke van Amelrooij, by April 15, 2024, via vacature-sb@ahk.nl.
If you are selected as our new colleague, we will require a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) upon your start date. A selection assessment may also be required.