Payroll Data Administrator - Benelux (12 Month FTC)
What this job can offer you
The Payroll Data Administrator is an entry-level individual contributor responsible for accurate, timely payroll execution. You follow established SOPs and checklists to perform data entry, document handling, and routine transactions across the pre-pay, run, and post-pay phases, building foundational country and systems knowledge as you go.
In this entry-level role, you provide essential support to accurate, timely payroll delivery: you keep records audit-ready, meet your deadlines, and escalate exceptions early so issues are caught before they reach employees. You partner closely with senior colleagues who guide your development and own the more complex work, contributing to a reliable, high-accountability team environment.
What you bring
Understanding of payroll fundamentals, SOPs, checklists, and data privacy requirements.
Understanding of statutory settings, earnings and deductions, and banking validations.
Able to execute routine data entry and validations accurately and on time.
Competent in Google Sheets or Excel, with strong attention to detail and organizing habits.
Collaborative communicator who escalates exceptions early and learns quickly from feedback.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and calm when working to deadlines.
Comfortable adopting new tools and AI-assisted workflows as they are introduced.
Fluent in English; French and/or Dutch is a plus.
Aligned with Remote's values and department competencies, and with asynchronous ways of working.
Tools & systems
Core: Google Workspace (Sheets, Drive), Microsoft Excel, Notion, Slack, Zendesk, Monday.com.
Payroll software: Apsal, Easypay, AFAS
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Execution & Data Integrity
Execute pre-pay, run, and post-pay steps using SOPs, checklists, and templates, handling data accurately and on time.
Enter standard inputs (timesheets, allowances, deductions) and validate source data against records.
Run predefined checks and reconcile basic variances, escalating anything outside your scope.
Controls, Compliance & Documentation
Create and maintain employee payroll records and evidence to audit standards.
Execute documented payroll processes and flag when documentation is out of date
Maintain data confidentiality and basic compliance awareness (e.g., GDPR, POPIA, or Country equivalents).
Payroll Administration
Support expense management and approvals, processing and routing items accurately and on time.
Perform routine data reconciliation, checking inputs and records against source data.
Manage mail and payroll correspondence, preparing, sending, and filing accurately.
Maintain payroll records, trackers, and status logs, and carry out general payroll support tasks under supervision.
Collaboration & Growth
Work effectively within the team, following guidance from senior colleagues and applying feedback.
Communicate progress and blockers clearly in team channels and updates.
Identify minor process gaps and suggest improvements.
Adopt AI-assisted tools and workflows as they are introduced, using them to work more accurately and efficiently, and share what you learn.
Practicals
You'll report to: Manager, Payroll Operations - Benelux
Team: Payroll
Location: EMEA
Start date: As soon as possible
Application process
Interview with recruiter
Interview with future manager
Interview with team members (no managers present)
Bar Raiser Interview
Prior employment verification check
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Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.
At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.
At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.
The annual salary range for this full-time position is
€36.750—€41.350 EUR