Manager International Payroll and Support

Full-time, 38 hours a week

Join Action at our international headquarters in Zwaagdijk Oost as our International Manager Payroll and Support! Take charge of our global HR Payroll and Support team, overseeing operations for multiple countries. With our rapid growth comes exciting challenges, making this role perfect for someone ready to ensure a smooth payroll process in a dynamic, international environment. If you're up for the challenge, apply now and be part of our team dedicated to excellence in HR services.
 

This is your daily action

You'll lead a vital part of our global HR Payroll and Support team, overseeing operations for multiple countries. Reporting directly to the Head of HR Services, you'll ensure consistent, accurate, and timely payroll execution across 5+ countries, managing a team of approximately 25 members. For some countries we do our payroll in-house for others we are collaborating with payroll providers. Your leadership will be crucial in driving continuous improvement initiatives and identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks in our processes.

Your role also encompasses people management, where you'll actively share knowledge and provide constructive feedback to enhance employee skills and performance. Additionally, you'll lead various projects within the payroll process area, including our ongoing efforts to insource payroll in additional countries continuing in 2025. Acting as the main contact for internal and external stakeholders, you'll ensure effective communication and collaboration across departments and functions.

Your expertise in payroll processes, HR systems, and project management will be essential in shaping our future payroll strategy and execution. Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact in a dynamic, international setting? Than this is your new challenge!
 

Meet your team

From our shelf fillers and cashiers in stores across Europe to our colleagues at the international headquarters in Zwaagdijk-Oost, all 70,000 of them count on receiving their correct salaries on time and getting their contract in order. We manage all this – and much more – in HR Services. In our diverse team, you will find experienced experts and promising talents in the areas of administration and payroll. As an innovative international department, we want to work ever faster and more efficiently and provide a better service to all employees at Action. For example, we are working on insourcing our payroll and robotics. Do you have a bright idea that will help Action and our employees move forward? If so, we are happy to invest in developing this with you. Speaking of development, our diverse environment offers you opportunities to grow fast and dream big. In what position within Action will we see you next?
 

This is you

As a manager, your strong leadership shines through in your ability to inspire and motivate your team towards shared goals. You excel in strategic insight and analytical skills, using them to develop and communicate a clear vision. You prioritize building strong relationships, fostering trust and collaboration. Operationally focused, you lead by example, providing support and guidance to overcome challenges. Your exceptional organizational skills facilitate smooth execution and successful outcomes.

You also have the following:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• You have strong knowledge of international payroll. 
• You have at least 8 years' experience in international environments.
• You have experience in managing operational teams, preferably cross country
• Experience with HR (cloud) solutions, preferably SAP and/or ECP, is an asset.
• You have an excellent command of English. Dutch or is a plus.
   

What we offer

Surprisingly more! From our bustling home base in the Netherlands, you’ll have an impact on the whole of Europe. Today we have more than 2,500 stores in 12 countries and millions of smiles from our customers. And we have big growth ambitions. For Action and you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different job, an interesting innovation project, and new skills: as a professional, you can develop without limits. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost consciousness, and respect.

Did you know that you can also count on us for:

• An annual bonus between 12,5 and 25% based on company and personal performance
• A long term incentive
• A lease car or car allowance
• 24 days of holiday with the option to buy five additional days (based on 38 hours per week) 
• Flexible working hours and the option to work 40% of your working hours from home (in coordination with your team and manager)
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action 
• A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost is reachable from Amsterdam by car in just 30 minutes on uncongested roads or through public transport, using the shuttle bus from Hoorn train station)
   

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a new world will open up for you when you join us. As an example, we're working hard behind the scenes to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you also know that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who are growing up in an SOS Children's Village? Or that our team reflects the diversity of our customers, representing 124 nationalities? Or that more than 92% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton comes from sustainable sources? Or that we only use energy-efficient LED lighting in more than half of our stores? Yes, that's Action, too. If you're curious about what other initiatives we're taking, join our team and see for yourself.
 

Interested?

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who sees themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!

What happens next:

1. Response to your application within 14 days (and usually earlier)
2. First interview with the Recruiter
3. Second interview with the HR Director
4. Third interview with the other International Payroll Manager
5. Final interview with the Head of HR Services
6. Welcome to Action

Throughout the process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.

At Action, integrity is of great importance to us. A pre-employment screening is therefore part of the application process for this vacancy. Contact your recruiter for more information.