Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Job Overview and Responsibilities 

Syensqo’s Global Business Services (GBS) covers Finance, Procurement and Human Resources activities.  We offer you to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and to contribute to this group’s transformation. 

The incumbent will deliver payroll services (including benefit management) according to the service catalog: 

We count on you to:

Under the guidance of the Payroll Regional/Country Lead, he/she will perform following tasks: 

• Deliver operational services under the operational scope, in a timely manner and high accuracy,  according to defined procedures, respecting quality and compliance. 

• Provide prompt and effective response and solutions to stakeholders according to Process documentation 

• Process confidential data 

• Propose, support or lead initiatives in process and performance  improvements  

• Procedures and operational database maintained & updated  

• Implement and follow up the Group and local rules, policies, and procedures, within their own domain. 

• Ensure follow-up and implementation of recommendations made by internal auditors, Service Units, and Service Lines.  

• Take ownership of each inquiry, manage each request effectively, dispatch and escalate unresolved problems. 

• Be able to manage several topics and prioritize the most urgent ones. 

• Provide translations on request and deliver training in HR tools and processes  

• Collaborate and communicate with peers and stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction  

• For country focal (1 person in 1 country), act as consultant to business leader’s/HR colleagues on payroll process and policies 

You will bring: 

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Law, Accounting

• Experience in payroll process and systems 

• Fluent Dutch and English, knowledge of another language (especially French) is a plus 

• Good knowledge of IT Tools (Word, Excel, ...), knowledge of SAP is a plus 

• Being a team player who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and good time management 

• Being curious and eager to improve his/her own knowledge 

• Proactive and autonomous working style 

• Attention to detail to maintain the highest operational standards 

You will get:

• The Dutch annual base salary reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is €50,400 to €55,200.  Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range.

The primary location for this job is in the Netherlands; however, it may also be based in other countries. For other countries, local competitive salary conditions will apply, in line with local legislation. Information will be provided before your first interview.

• Holiday allowance
• 13th month or bonus
• Good pension scheme
• 30+ vacation days (depending on the collective labor agreement)

Additional information: 

• 1 year fixed-term contract
• Position located in the Netherlands (Klundert)
• Hybrid working model possible

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.