About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world. Role Description: A Senior Payroll Specialist in the Netherlands is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, managing statutory and company updates, and maintaining robust controls and reconciliations. Their key responsibilities fall under the main payroll process and statutory/company updates and changes. The Senior Payroll Specialist primarily operates within the SAP HR environment, working closely with HR Operations, Finance, and relevant IT systems. Key Job Responsibilities and Duties: Review and process changes in employee data from Workday into SAP HR, ensuring documentation and approvals for new hires, terminations, and amendments Prepare and perform flux (variance) analysis between payroll runs, identify and explain variances above thresholds, and ensure accountability for retroactive corrections Create and reconcile payroll payment files, interface with banking platforms, and ensure payments are correct and authorized per controls Participate in quarterly and annual regulatory filings, maintaining compliance with SOx, GDPR, and other relevant regulatory frameworks Support Regional Manager Payroll by preparing detailed reconciliation reports for payroll journals and account reconciliations Collaborate with HR Operations, Finance, and IT support to ensure smooth interfaces, system updates, and process improvements Maintain and update process documentation and records, ensuring all payroll activities are properly documented and available for review or audit Qualifications & Skills: Strong analytical and IT skills, especially in SAP HR and relevant payroll and banking platforms Thorough knowledge of Dutch payroll legislation and processes Awareness of control frameworks such as SOx and GDPR Ability to review and approve complex transactions High attention to detail. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and cross-functional setting Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance: Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include: Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country) Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.” We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Application Process: Let’s go places together: How we Hire This role does not come with relocation assistance. Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive. Pre-Employment Screening If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
