Dutch Payroll Specialist

Our story At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."
Our Values: Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.
It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.com.
THE ROLE The objective is to contribute and be part of the team responsible for the support and execution of payroll activities and/or data management/customer services activities ensuring that output is accurate and on time. Your responsibilities may be focused on payroll and/or customer services and you will be flexible supporting either as or when required.
RESPONSIBILITIES Support Managers with client engagement ensuring all information is accurate and provided on time
Provide support and guidance for all implementations and go lives
Provide daily functional support to the teams, to support the successful delivery of payrolls and own the end to end payroll process with necessary sign offs.
Responsible for the maintenance of the Client Solution workbook
Responsible for the updating, maintaining and enforcing of the Defined Work Instructions (DWIs)and other process documentation
Ensure and Sign Off System Maintenance Testing
Support the review of the Statement of Works before its shared with the Client to ensure its fit for purpose
Responsible for the optimization of HR administrative processes driving efficiency and automation
Responsible for liaising with customer process leads regarding process gaps, client issues, and escalation handling maximizing client satisfaction.
Responsible for the resolution of technical issues escalated from the team and ensuring all system issues/defects are reported correctly and tickets are logged with the necessary details and evidences so Application Services and/or Products can investigate
Responsible for the resolution of functional issues escalated from the team and ensuring all processes are reported correctly and logged with the necessary details and evidences to redefine and enhance processes with the customer
Working with Operational Management, Transformation and Products to implement automation, innovation and any continuous improvement programmes
Responsible for the management of the legislation roadmap and ensuring the team are upskilled in upcoming changes and processes are updated where needed
Support Year End
Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
Proactively identify upsell opportunities
Support Management with the resolution of client escalations, along with lessons learnt
Upskill and develop team members through training delivery and coaching to enable them to fulfil their role
Build good relationships with internal stakeholders and keep them up to date when needed
REQUIREMENTS 100% Attainment of customer SLA agreements
Demonstrate professionalism and act responsibly
Adherence to all Security and Compliance procedures and quality standards
Be Accountable - Take advantage of the World of Opportunity and demonstrate personal responsibility and eagerness to explore & acquire the necessary skills. Be a key team player by collaborating and sharing knowledge to accomplish personal and team results.
Solve Problems - Be a resourceful problem solver by proactively identifying problems or challenges in the workplace and put forward creative solutions to drive continuous improvement
Take Ownership - Proactively seeks clarity of role, accomplishment of individual & team objectives and future personal career opportunities
Be Client Centric - Actively responds to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients. Ensure a balanced approach between client requirements and Alight priorities
Be Effective - Demonstrate knowledge of the Alight Way, our values and levers for success. Contribute and work to agreed global standards, utilize tools & technologies to act fast to achieve maximum personal productivity. Ensure work can be carried out in a repeatable, scalable way
Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment
Attention to detail
Excellent Dutch written and verbal skills and good English skills
Self-motivated and a willingness to learn
Relevant experience administering Payroll in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing or Corporate environment
Knowledge on payroll processes, practices and associated legislation
Flexible Working So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible . Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.
Benefits We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options .
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test . You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Diversity Policy Statement Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit:
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
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