Lead Payroll Specialist

Job description

Reporting to: People Manager Department: People Department Location: Amsterdam HO About the role: We are looking for a Lead Payroll Specialist to support our colleagues across the business by ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, on time, and right first time. Our aim is to provide a first-class payroll service so our colleagues can focus on what they do best. This role goes beyond payroll execution. We are looking for a senior professional who takes end-to-end ownership of payroll operations, proactively plans workload and onboarding, anticipates risks, and ensures continuity even when priorities shift. In the Netherlands You will oversee payroll for approximately 1,300 colleagues across 34 stores, working closely with payroll associates, People Operations, and Finance. You will act as a senior owner within the team, not only as a subject-matter expert. JD Sports is one of the world’s leading multi-channel retailers in sports fashion, streetwear, and outdoor brands, with over 90,000 colleagues in 36 countries and more than 4,500 stores worldwide. In the Netherlands, we continue to grow and are looking for motivated talent who want to actively contribute to shaping our People c...