Senior Payroll Specialist

About Link Snacks

At Link Snacks, we approach our work with hunger and enthusiasm, rolling up our sleeves and eagerly facing challenges head-on. Rooted in over 40 years of heritage from the North Woods of Wisconsin, our company thrives on innovation, creativity, and commitment. We pride ourselves on delivering authentic results, just like our protein-rich meat snacks under global brands such as Jack Link’s®, Peperami®, BiFi®, and Minuets. Our EMEA team operates through various regional offices and production sites across Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, working together as a motivated and passionate group striving to lead the global meat protein snack category.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist (m/w/d) to join our internationally diverse EMEA team headquartered in Amsterdam. This role offers both full-time and part-time options with one day per week home office flexibility. The successful candidate will independently manage the monthly payroll for a defined employee group and maintain accurate personnel master data. You will serve as a key contact for employees, managers, and external entities such as authorities and insurance providers on all payroll-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly payroll processing autonomously for a designated group of employees.
• Maintain and manage personnel master data and payroll-related information accurately.
• Act as a liaison for employees, supervisors, and external organizations regarding payroll inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and social security regulations.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and statistics for HR and management.
• Support year-end activities such as issuing tax certificates, social security notifications, and annual reports.
• Contribute to projects that enhance and digitize payroll processes.
• Collaborate closely with HR administration, finance teams, and external service providers.

Qualifications

• EU citizenship or valid work authorization is mandatory; no relocation support is provided.
• Completed commercial apprenticeship, preferably with further qualification in human resources or payroll.
• Several years of professional payroll experience, ideally within an industrial or shift-based environment, preferably at a senior level or similar.
• Strong knowledge of tax, social security, and labor law.
• Familiarity with common payroll systems such as SAP HCM, DATEV, LOGA, UKG, or comparable software.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• High attention to detail, sense of responsibility, and discretion.
• Independent, reliable, and well-organized working style.
• Strong service orientation and enjoyment of teamwork.
• Good command of English.

Additional Benefits

• Bicycle leasing options.
• Health-related programs.
• Comprehensive corporate benefits.
• Engaging and responsible role within a highly specialized food industry facility.
• Use of advanced technology and innovative working environment.
• Opportunities to influence your own work through personal ideas.
• Supportive and friendly workplace atmosphere with a positive social climate.
• Competitive and performance-based salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to company medical officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jack Link’s EMEA is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals irrespective of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any protected characteristic under applicable law.