Dutch Payroll Specialist (Internet Marketplace Platform)

(We are supporting our client, Catawiki, in their search for a International Payroll Specialist in Lisbon. Check it out!)
About the job:

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it's Daniel Ricciardo's Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth's Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt's running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.

We're a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects! Each week we offer over 75,000 unique items in auction, carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

Having Sold Over 20 Million Unique Objects To Date, We're On a Mission To Become The World's Most Popular Destination For Special Objects. As a Growing, Diverse And Sustainable Scale-up, We Proudly Live By Our Core Values:

• Taking ownership and driving impact
• Being open to change and feedback
• Being passionate about our mission and our customers

If these values resonate with you, we'd love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey!

About The Role:

The People Payroll team together with our People Operations Team are the building blocks of our People function. With strong, robust and efficient operations, we grow our partnerships with the business and create a meaningful employee experience. We are looking for an (International) Payroll Specialist/Lead to strengthen our People Payroll Team.

You are end-to-end responsible for the payroll process in all countries where our Catawikians are based. Of course, we want to pay our employees all over the world their salaries on time and ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll. This includes collecting and providing payroll data to the local payroll providers and reviewing the completed payroll reports. Currently, our Catawikians are based in 8 European countries, a few countries outside Europe and we are expanding further on a global level.

What You'll Do:

• Collect payroll data from internal departments, organize and submit to local payroll providers monthly
• Review payroll output reports to ensure variable data is processed correctly
• Act as the first point of contact for local payroll providers
• Be the go-to person for all employee payroll questions
• Track compliance with local legislation
• Collaborate with external parties (lawyers, tax advisors) for advice on local labor law and fiscal rules
• Align with Finance team on payroll reporting
• Support People Operations Team with automation, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, Recruitment and Business Partners to optimize employee processes and experiences

There is ample room for you to learn, explore, add value and impact how we pay our Catawikians.

What You'll Bring:

• 3 years of experience in international payroll across EU countries (Dutch payroll is a big plus)
• Ability to identify compliance risks and act accordingly
• Skills in structuring complex processes and identifying improvements
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proactive, eager to learn and service-oriented mindset
• Strong communication, accuracy and integrity
• Adaptability and prioritization to meet deadlines
• Fluent in English (mandatory); Dutch, Portuguese, or another EU language (French, Italian, Spanish, German) is a plus

Where You'll Be:
This role will be based in our Lisbon office.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Create a Visible Impact in a global organization serving millions of customers across 80+ categories
• Learn and grow through L&D initiatives, mentorships, and career development plans
• Be part of a diverse and collaborative team of 800+ employees from 60+ nationalities
• Inclusive, queer-friendly, and empowering environment where every voice matters
• Celebrate life's milestones:
  
  • €100 Catavoucher when you join
  • €50 Catavoucher every birthday
  • Extra day off each year to "Pursue Your Passion"
  • Extra leave for special life events (wedding, moving, etc.)
  • Recognitions for work anniversaries (3, 5, 8, 10 years)