Payroll Lead NL (m/f/d)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You contribute to accurate and compliant payroll operations in the Netherlands by leading local processes and providing expert guidance on payroll and employment law. You support your team with day-to-day questions and complex challenges, ensuring a smooth and reliable employee experience. You collaborate closely with your Payroll Manager, who oversees the broader Sales market, while acting as the local specialist and point of contact for all payroll-related matters in the Netherlands.

You will:

• Ensure the smooth execution of all payroll processes and tasks to guarantee the legally compliant and timely payment of all colleagues.
• Manage employment law and contractual matters in close collaboration with the HR team, providing guidance and clarity.
• Identify business needs and areas for improvement, and implement appropriate solutions in coordination with the Payroll Manager.
• Set clear goals together with the Payroll Manager and drive their successful implementation within the team.
• Promote a strong feedback culture by motivating the team, encouraging coaching, and strengthening our company values and culture.
• Drive succession planning, employee engagement, and professional development initiatives in collaboration with the Payroll Manager.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You lead the Payroll team in the Netherlands, which includes Payroll Support, Payroll Specialists, and Senior Payroll Specialists. In this role, you collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external partners to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all colleagues. Through strong leadership, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, you contribute to efficient, transparent, and compliant payroll operations across the organization.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people with…

• Solid knowledge of payroll and employment law in the Dutch context.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems and a forward-thinking approach to digitalisation in payroll processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, especially Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Experience leading or managing teams and driving employee development.
• A background in managing projects from concept to implementation.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, detail-oriented way of working.
• High proficiency in English (spoken and written); Dutch language skills are a plus.

And people who are…

• Strong communicators who thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments.
• Empathetic leaders with a natural ability to listen, support, and handle sensitive information with care.
• Curious and open-minded, with a drive for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Feedback-oriented and motivated by improvement and innovation.
• Organized and confident in navigating both day-to-day operations and strategic challenges.

WHO WE ARE​

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE ​

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​

• Global Employee Discount of 20% on our products at H&M and H&M Group Brands such as ARKET, COS, H&M Home, Weekday, Monki, & Other Stories
• Corporate Benefits with special conditions on a wide range of products and services
• Holiday Pay
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program with Lyra
• Lease a Bike

JOIN US​

This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible. The role is a hybrid role, based in Amsterdam, with the expectation of working from our office for three days per week.

If you think your experience, skills and ambitions fit this position, please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than 15th of June.

Due to data privacy policies, we only accept applications via our career page.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.​​

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.