I possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, enabling me to handle large amounts of data and ensure that all payroll information is accurate and up-to-date. Through my work in processing global payroll, I have helped organizations maintain compliance with local regulations and ensure the well-being of their employees.

I possess strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, allowing me to handle large amounts of data and manage the logistics of setting up payrolls in multiple countries. 

In my roles, I have managed conflicting priorities and navigated complex payroll regulations in multiple countries, communicating effectively, making decisions, and motivating my team to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.

In managing global payroll vendors, I have maintained ongoing communication and collaboration, regularly monitoring vendor performance and reconciling payroll data. My role has required strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 

Through my work, I have honed my critical thinking skills and ability to navigate complex payroll and HR regulations in multiple countries. Despite its challenges, guiding complex HR and payroll topics for C-level expats is a critical function that helps organizations ensure that their executives are informed and prepared to make informed decisions..

Through my experience in performing payroll audits, I helped my previous organization ensure compliance with local regulations, maintain the accuracy of payroll data, and prevent financial loss.

Moreover, I have gained extensive experience in implementing payroll software for global clients. Through my expertise, I have enabled organizations to integrate and streamline their payroll systems across various geographies. My experience has equipped me with the ability to work with diverse teams and navigate complex technical requirements to ensure successful implementation of payroll software.

• Automations for the Dutch Cost Labor Scheme (WKR) for local clients.
• Complex shadow and split payroll calculations, including gross to net calculations for various countries.
• Net guarantee gross-ups for expats with cross-country social security and tax liabilities.
• Personal income tax and social security implications for individuals relocating to other countries.
• Complete year calculations of employer payroll costs and gross-to-net overviews.
• Hour registration tools for retail stores to support payroll administration.
• Net implications for DGA’s (directors/main shareholders) in the Netherlands.
• Global shares and equity liabilities for large clients.

One of the largest applications I have built was for a multinational corporation with over 15,000 employees located across 100+ countries. As the majority of the payroll operations were based in Amsterdam, there was a need to automatically calculate and generate a yearly calendar that could accommodate the following variables:

• Multiple payroll process steps with two separate installments
• A proximate payment day (e.g., the 25th of each month) that was automatically adjusted based on weekends or public holidays in each country
• The ability to choose the payment frequency
• A T-[day] system that calculates backwards from the established payment day
• Incorporation of public holidays from all countries and regions as required
• The ability to choose the type of weekend or start of the week on a country level
• The ability to select the location where each process step takes place, allowing public holidays for each specific country to be incorporated into that step
• The ability to create additional pay-runs per country

The output of this application included a complete overview of all countries and pay frequencies, containing a date for each process step. The file was automated to require only a yearly update of the public holidays, making it highly efficient. Additionally, the application included a visually appealing calendar on a country/region level that incorporated all of the relevant variables for that particular country. Through my expertise in financial calculations and software development, I was able to design and implement a highly customized and effective solution for this multinational corporation.

I have created and maintained a customized payroll control application in Excel for several companies that includes a wide range of features. Some of the key features are:

• Uploading employee master data from a variety of sources, including HR software
• Uploading payroll input files or manually including payroll input, which can be separated into multiple sheets as input categories
• Supporting dozens of country-specific requirements and calculations that are maintained in a database
• Automatic tracking that visualizes the imported and manually added data
• Various tracking options that can be exported at the end of the month for dashboard purposes
• Importing a gross-to-net file from the payroll provider
• Reconciling all data in a summarized overview with previous month’s data and connecting it with Gross2net
• Using macros to convert data into a format required by the payroll provider

These are just a few examples of the many features included in my payroll control application. Through my expertise in payroll and tool development, I have been able to create highly customized solutions for each client that streamline their payroll processes and increase efficiency.

As part of my work on payroll projects, I have often utilized a powerful Excel feature called Power Query to connect and clean large amounts of data from different sources into a single output file. This involved extracting data from various files, and transforming it into a format that was suitable for payroll processing.

One of the key benefits of using Power Query was the ability to perform checks on critical calculations and data, as well as identify any fluctuations or deviations between the current and previous months’ data. By incorporating these controls into the output file, I was able to help ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the payroll data.

To present this information in a user-friendly way, I created summarized reports and dashboards that provided key insights into the payroll data. These reports were tailored to the specific needs of each client and provided a clear overview of the payroll process, highlighting any potential issues or opportunities for improvement. Overall, my use of Power Query helped to streamline the payroll process and improve data accuracy, ultimately leading to more efficient and effective payroll operations.

As a data visualization enthousiast, I possess a passion for creating visually stunning reports and dashboards that effectively communicate important information to stakeholders. I am skilled at distilling complex data into clear and concise visualizations that provide valuable insights into key metrics, such as status, progress, quality, volumes, and more.

My experience includes creating numerous reports, graphs, and dashboards in a variety of platforms, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. I have a strong track record of delivering high-quality work that tells a compelling story and enables informed and strategic decision-making.

One of my key strengths is my ability to automate these reports and dashboards, ensuring that they are automatically populated on a monthly basis with the required data sources. This allows stakeholders to stay up-to-date on key metrics without having to manually compile data each month. Overall, I am passionate about creating effective data visualizations that drive business outcomes and enable stakeholders to make data-driven decisions.

In my professional career, I have gained extensive experience in cross-border cost allocation for companies with a presence in multiple countries. I have worked with clients who have employees stationed all over the world, or who are seconded to other countries, and have helped them allocate the cost of these cross-border working arrangements to the relevant country.

To accomplish this, I assisted companies in setting up a template to gather all relevant costs and transform them into an easy-to-understand invoice that could be cross-charged. 

Throughout my career, I have developed many smart forms and connecting databases in Excel. My primary goal has been to improve the quality of information gathered and reduce errors, while also streamlining the data collection process for various projects.

I have created numerous smart forms that include features such as dropdown menus, checkboxes, and automatic calculations, allowing for easier and more accurate data entry. Additionally, I have connected these forms to databases, which has allowed for the automatic import of data into relevant systems.

Furthermore, I have also been able to transform these smart forms into other formats, such as CSV or PDF, depending on the needs of the project. This flexibility has allowed me to work with a variety of stakeholders, each with unique data requirements.