Payroll Clerk

We are currently looking for:

Payroll Clerk (0.6 FTE / 22.5 hours)

Location: Amsterdam

What will you be doing?

• You are the point of contact for questions about pay stubs, pension plans, and collective bargaining agreements.
• You process payroll, expense reports, and personnel changes in the payroll system (AFAS).
• You review payroll records, journal entries, and tax payments.
• You will answer employees' questions about pay, leave, and taxes.
• You will maintain contact with agencies such as the IRS, the Social Security Administration, and pension funds.
• You identify areas for improvement in the payroll process and help implement optimizations.
• You will assist the HR administrator as needed.

What are you bringing?

• You have an MBO+ level of work and thinking. A relevant field of study, such as payroll administration, PDL, or VPS, is preferred.
• You have experience in payroll administration or a similar role.
• You have knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (payroll tax, social insurance, collective bargaining agreements).
• You have experience with payroll software (AFAS).
• You are meticulous, discreet, and have strong numerical skills.
• You have a good grasp of the big picture and are a team player. 
• You have an excellent command of the Dutch language.

Who do you work with?

You will be part of a close-knit and dynamic HR team with ambitious plans for the coming years. In addition to the HR Associate, the team consists of the HR Manager, three HR Advisors, a recruiter, and a Human Resources Administrator. You will also work closely with the Finance department and managers. You will report to the HR Manager.

What do we offer?

• A one-year contract with the option to extend.
• A starting salary, depending on your knowledge and experience, ranging from €3,000 to €3,900 for full-time employment. At Milieudefensie, this is a 37.5-hour workweek.
• A laptop that you take home with you every day, so you can work from home.
• The option to arrange your work hours flexibly and to swap (Christian) holidays for other holidays.
• A casual and open work environment with enthusiastic colleagues.
• A challenging position in an inspiring and dedicated organization, where you’ll play a key role in shaping a fair and sustainable future.
• A sufficient travel allowance, work-from-home allowance, and leave policy.
• An office in Amsterdam (Overamstel), easily accessible by bike and public transportation.
• Fresh fruit every day and an organic lunch three days a week for a small fee.
• Free access to the OpenUp interactive platform for mental well-being. 

Milieudefensie staff work partly from home. We meet both online and in the office.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive to build a diverse workforce with balanced representation across gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic background. That is why we especially encourage people from groups that are underrepresented within the climate movement to apply.

Want to apply right away?

Interested? Please upload your cover letter (maximum 1 A4 page) and resume, both in PDF format, by Friday, October 24, at 5:00 p.m. viathe online application form.

The first interviews will take place on Thursday, October 30. The second round of interviews will be held on Monday, November 3.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about this job opening, please contact Marlies Doornkamp, HR Manager, at marlies.doornkamp@milieudefensie.nl or 020 550 7300.

>You can find more information about our application process here.

>You can find information about working at Milieudefensie here.

This job opening is being advertised both internally and externally. We do not welcome unsolicited recruitment inquiries regarding this position.

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