Payroll Specialist (Interim)

This an 8-month maternity cover position. We are open to candidates interested in either a fixed-term employment contract or a freelance/contractor arrangement. About COFRA Holding AG COFRA Holding AG is a family-owned group, headquartered in Switzerland, with operations in Europe, the Americas and Asia. COFRA has a diverse portfolio of investment businesses in private equity (Bregal Investments), real estate (Redevco) and asset management (Anthos Fund & Asset Management). Businesses and investments are also held in retail, clean energy and sustainable food. Through business, COFRA strives to be a force for good in the world – a mission that began over 180 years ago. Today, we actively direct our expertise, energy and capital into businesses and investments that we believe have the potential to create superior value. Help us deliver an exceptional colleague experience At COFRA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Payroll is one of the most important moments in the employee experience, and accuracy, reliability and care matter. We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Amsterdam-based team for an 8-month maternity cover assignment. Working closely with HR, Finance and regulatory authorities, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll process across multiple COFRA entities in the Netherlands. You will play a key role in ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and efficiently, while contributing to a positive colleague experience. About the role You will be responsible for managing payroll operations, statutory compliance, payroll reporting and payroll-related stakeholder support. This is a hands-on role that combines operational excellence, stakeholder management and continuous improvement. You will ensure smooth payroll delivery while identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, controls and efficiency. What we can achieve together Payroll Operations Manage payroll workflows and ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time Process employee lifecycle changes, including hires, terminations, salary adjustments and other employment changes Review, reconcile and validate payroll data before payroll processing and payment Process and monitor time and attendance data Administer wage garnishments in line with relevant legislation Ensure accurate payroll treatment and taxation of benefits, allowances and other compensation elements Compliance & Reporting Ensure compliance with Dutch payroll legislation, employment law, wage tax and social security requirements Monitor legislative changes and implement required payroll updates Prepare statutory payroll documentation and reporting Support internal and external payroll audits Perform payroll reconciliations and support payroll-related accounting activities Manage year-end payroll activities, including annual statements and tax reporting Benefits & International Payroll Coordinate payroll-related changes affectin...