Job Description
The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
Role: Payroll Specialist - Netherlands and Belgium
Reporting Structure: EMEA Payroll Lead
Location: Weert, Netherlands
Annual base salary rate: 47,000 - 53,000 EUR
The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for delivering accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing for both the Netherlands and Belgium. This role requires adherence to Dutch and Belgium employment law, social security regulations, tax legislation and collective labour agreements (CLA's). The specialist will serve as the main point of contact for the employees, HR, Finance and external payroll providers.
The successful candidate must be fluent in both Dutch and English and willing to support the wider EMEA Payroll team as a back-up during absences and support on ad hoc projects.
Essential Functions
• Manage monthly payroll cycles for NL and BE, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Validate employee data including new hires, terminations, salary changes, benefits, working hours, OT and holiday allowances.
• Coordinate with Dayforce and external payroll partners.
• Review gross-to-nett calculations and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch and Belgian tax and labour laws.
• Calculations of commuting, work from home allowances, ensure correct calculations of OT payments.
• Warrants – assist with the election campaign.
• Prepare payroll reports for Finance and HR.
• Respond timeously to payroll queries from employees in NL and BE.
• Provide guidance on payslips, tax codes, benefits and statutory rights.
• Responsible for supporting the testing and implementation of a new payroll vendor.
• Keeping up to date with country specific legislative changes that could affect the payroll.
Skills and Experience
• 3-5 years of experience as a Payroll Specialist.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch and Belgian payroll legislation, including employment laws and collective agreements in the respective countries.
• Working knowledge of HRIS (Dayforce) and E-ticketing systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong willingness to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills across multicultural environments.
• Ownership mindset with the ability to resolve issues independently.
• Ability to manage deadlines.
• Experience working in a multinational or shared service environment.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
