International HR & Payroll Specialist
Swift
ABOUT US
We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.
We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.
International Payroll and HR Specialist (NL / EMEA)
At Swift, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster an open, collaborative culture where diversity, personal growth, and networking are actively encouraged. With over 3400 employees representing 70+ nationalities across 26 offices worldwide, you’ll join a truly global, inclusive team.
As an HR & Payroll Specialist within our HR Core EMEA team, you’ll play a key role in enhancing the employee experience across 14 countries. You’ll manage HR services for our Netherlands office (our second-largest location in EMEA, with around 300 colleagues) and support 1-2 smaller EMEA offices. Your work will ensure seamless payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and compliance — while helping us continuously improve our HR services and contribute to the growth of our Dutch location.
If you’re hands-on, thrive in an international environment, and are motivated by continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Manage HR services for our Netherlands office in collaboration with your direct colleague.
- Take full ownership of HR services for 1-2 smaller EMEA offices (ranging from 1 to 25 employees).
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll and benefits administration, including for expatriates.
- Oversee onboarding of new employees and coordinate with the recruitment team to ensure a positive new joiner experience.
- Provide proactive advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, absences, benefits, and local legislation.
- Support illness-management processes in line with ARBO regulations.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations in the countries you support.
- Identify and implement initiatives to continuously improve the HR Core team’s service delivery.
Skills & Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll and benefits administration within an international organization.
- Solid knowledge of Dutch employment law and HR best practices.
- Fluent in Dutch and English (written and verbal).
- Strong analytical skills, excellent organizational abilities, and resilience under pressure.
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Experience with Workday is a plus.
What We Offer
- A diverse and international working environment with an open, informal culture.
- Strong focus on personal development and training opportunities.
- Competitive compensation package and generous benefits program.
- Attractive campus setting.
- Hybrid working model (at least 2 days of office presence per week).
Ready to make an impact in a truly global organization? Apply today and join us on our journey!
What we offer
We put you in control of career
We give you a competitive package
We help you perform at your best
We give you the freedom to be yourself
We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.
If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.
