Netherlands Payroll Compliance Specialist (Contract/Freelance)

About the RoleRippling is rapidly expanding its Global Payroll product, and the Netherlands is a strategically important market. We're hiring a payroll-focused Compliance Expert with deep expertise in Dutch payroll, Loonaangifte, and pensions to support Rippling's Product Compliance team.In this role, you'll define the payroll rules based on real world requirements. You will play a key role to ensure accuracy and reliability of payroll handling as we scale in NL. You'll work closely with the County Product Lead, Legal Experts, and Payroll Operations to assess and scope payroll behaviour as regulations evolve.This role requires an experienced Dutch payroll professional who deeply understands compliance requirements across HR and leave management, payroll calculations, Loonaangifte, pensions, and other regulated scenarios.Full fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Dutch fluency is desired.The role assumes 3 days per week but there is flexibility for the right candidate.What You'll DoRegulatory & payroll complianceDefine payroll rules and edge cases (30%-ruling partial vs full, WKR free space, sectoral pension ceilings, 2-year sick-pay obligation) to ensure correct and compliant product behaviourDetail sector-based requirements across the employee lifecycle stack: from HR to pensions to payrollSummarise key NL payroll regulatory updates (Loonheffingen, Loonaangifte, pension rules, WKR, minimum wage, sector CAO constraints) and communicate impactTrack the Prinsjesdag → Belastingplan → Jan 1 cycle; flag mid-year legislative changes that affect calculations or Loonaangifte reportingPayroll logic validationRun payroll, review output, and validate payroll computations for accuracy and complianceIdentify inconsistencies, gaps, or risks in existing payroll logic; propose correctionsSupport Loonaangifte scoping, field-level mapping, and validation to ensure accurate reporting to BelastingdienstMaintain alignment between payroll calculations and Loonaangifte / UWV obligationsCover edge cases: 30%-ruling, ZZP/DBA classification, transitievergoeding, vakantiegeld, 13e maand, termination payoutsWhat You'll NeedPayroll expertise10+ years Dutch payroll, ideally in a payroll provider or outsourcing environmentStrong knowledge of Loonheffingen fundamentals, social premiums, exemptions, and edge casesSolid understanding of Loonaangifte concepts, structures, and reporting constraintsFamiliarity with the NL pension landscape (PFZW, ABP, BPFBOUW, APF, PPI), WKR (werkkostenregeling), 30%-ruling, and ZZP/DBACollaboration & communicationCan explain complex payroll rules to non-payroll audiences clearly and conciselyWork styleStrong sense of ownership, autonomy, and attention to detailSolid project management skillsNice to haveExperience in SaaS, HRIS, or payroll softwareExperience supporting automation or system implementationsPDL / PDL+ or VPS certification; NIRPA membership or active in the Dutch payroll communityLanguagesFull fluency in English. Ideal candidate is fluent is Dutch.Additional InformationRippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected]