Job Title

Payroll Implementation Specialist

Job Description

At Vanderlande Industries, we are taking transformational steps in our financial function and are looking for deep subject matter experts in Payroll processes, technology, and data to lead us into the future.

Are you experienced in payroll processes, applications and implementations? Do you enjoy improving processes and having a service-oriented mindset with a solid grasp of HR & finance? Are you excited about working with internal stakeholders across IT, HR, finance, and project execution and external payroll partners? Perhaps you have extensive experience in payroll auditing and want to apply your reporting and accounting expertise and lead the way? Or, you have earned your credits with supporting payroll implementations and are ready to boost and apply your knowledge. We are looking for you!

What You Will Do

As a subject matter expert, you will be the key player in our transformation and improvement programs. You will support us in connecting the dots between the digital world and core finance & HR processes. This will require a thorough understanding of payroll, business processes, best practices, the latest developments, and benefits new tools can bring to VI.

Next to business-oriented consulting skills, strong communication skills are essential, enabling us to put the plan into action together with our Global teams. You are a team player and, at the same time, able to deliver independently. Having strong analytical skills and a proactive ‘can-do’ mentality.

We’ll give you the opportunity to grow your network, broaden your experience and expand your horizons in a fast-growing global environment.

Your department and scope of activities

The scope of your role is global. Hierarchical you will be part of the Enabling Functions team based in Veghel, the Netherlands and will report into the HR Technology Lead, who is leading payroll transformation and change.

We foster a flexible yet critical approach, emphasizing an end-to-end mindset, deep process knowledge, and a strong understanding of the business. We are expected to be highly skilled professionals with a deep understanding of HR, finance, business, and technology.

The role requires a combination of strategic thinking, analytical skills, and technical knowledge to design and implement solutions that support the organization's financial objectives.

Responsibilities

Process Focus:

Advisor to a broad range of Stakeholders both in and outside finance.
Process Improvement: Drive standardization and initiate improvements within Payroll, using end-to-end expertise to enhance processes and tools.
Cross-Functional Guidance: Provide expertise on payroll process and offer guidance within Hire to Retire scope.
KPI Management: Monitor and drive performance based on defined KPIs.

Technology Focus:

HR & Finance Architecture: Contribute to developing and managing HR & finance architecture, including processes, systems, and data (-products), to align with business goals.
Payroll Implementation: Collaborate with (HR) IT and payroll partner to deliver technically sound, sustainable payroll solutions.
Change & Risk Management: Stay updated on new technological developments, manage architecture changes, and advise on priorities and risks.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and evaluate opportunities for process automation.

General

Global Alignment: Collaborate with global teams on Hire to Retire transformation projects.

What You Bring

Education:
- Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (MBA or relevant certifications preferred);

Experience
- At least 8 years of working experience in payroll or strongly related to payroll;
- Experience with HR & financial systems and processes, especially with modern HRM & Payroll solutions (e.g., Workday);
- Proven success in leading or participating in payroll implementations, ideally in a global, multi-entity organization;
- Experienced with analyzing and reporting data;

Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, confident in building lasting business relationships;
- You have a result-oriented mindset, are independent, pro-active, innovative and take ownership

What we offer
We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development.

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 6.500 to € 7.600 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).

On top of your fixed salary, you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
Flexible working hours
A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office)
A Health & Wellbeing budget worth € 300 per calendar year.
Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
Working from home allowance
Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives

Ready to apply?

Are you interested in this position? Apply directly via our careers page with your CV.

Questions about this role? Contact Carlijn Kneepkens (Recruiter) at [email protected].

Diversity & inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

About the company

Vanderlande Industries designs and builds automated logistics systems for baggage handling, parcel sorting, and warehouse inventory management. Its products include conveyors, sortation equipment, and automated material handling systems used by airports, parcel and e-commerce companies. The systems work by moving, sorting, and tracking items through large, integrated conveyors and robotic equipment to automate the flow of bags, parcels, and goods across logistic hubs and airports. Vanderlande differentiates itself through its focus on large-scale, end-to-end airport and warehouse automation, backed by decades of experience and integration with Toyota Industries Corporation, which provides global scale and backing for automated logistics solutions. The company’s goal is to enable efficient, reliable, and scalable movement of people and goods by delivering turnkey automation systems that optimize baggage handling, sorting accuracy, and overall throughput in high-volume environments.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Veghel, Netherlands

Founded

1949

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What believers are saying

DHL Express Germany chose SPOX for Cologne on October 21, 2025.
Copenhagen Airport ordered 20 automated screening lanes, expanding airport security revenue.
Kmart selected Vanderlande for Moorebank, proving warehouse automation wins outside airports.

What critics are saying

Beumer sued EU regulators on July 24, 2026, prolonging Siemens Logistics scrutiny.
DHL Cologne’s September 2026 SPOX go-live creates execution risk on a flagship reference.
Dematic, Swisslog, and Beumer pressure margins as customers compare automation vendors aggressively.

What makes Vanderlande Industries unique

Vanderlande’s 600-airport installed base makes baggage automation switching costs brutal.
SPOX and PARCELTRAX combine high-throughput sorting with compact, modular parcel handling.
Pune Innovation Centre deepens engineering capacity across airports, warehousing, and parcels.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget

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جريدة البلاد

Nov 1st, 2026

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The Business Research Company

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Parcel+Post Expo

Sep 7th, 2026

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