The Role
Oversee accurate, compliant monthly payroll across international markets, especially Europe. Responsibilities include payroll processing, input validation, reconciliation, vendor coordination, statutory compliance, employee inquiries, audits, reporting, system enhancements, process improvement, and support for new market entities. The role partners closely with HR, Finance, payroll providers, and local authorities while managing sensitive payroll and compliance matters.
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Company Overview
Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases. We recognize the courage it takes for patients and their caregivers to begin their journey of advocacy to find the answers they need. Their courage inspires us to challenge convention, ask bold questions and seek answers for them. Every day, we strive for excellence through our willingness to adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.
Opportunity Overview
As a Senior Payroll Specialist, International, you will oversee accurate and compliant payroll delivery across Rhythm’s international markets, with a focus on the international portfolio. This role owns end-to-end payroll processing, vendor coordination, payroll reconciliation, compliance support, employee inquiries, and continuous process improvement in partnership with HR, Finance, and payroll leadership.
Responsibilities and Duties
More About Rhythm
We are a dynamic and growing global team spanning more than a dozen countries. At Rhythm we are dedicated to transforming the lives of patients living with rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause. Our team is passionate about expanding access to reach more patients and developing novel therapies for other rare neuroendocrine diseases, including congenital hyperinsulinism.
At Rhythm Our Core Values Are
Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases. We recognize the courage it takes for patients and their caregivers to begin their journey of advocacy to find the answers they need. Their courage inspires us to challenge convention, ask bold questions and seek answers for them. Every day, we strive for excellence through our willingness to adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.
Opportunity Overview
As a Senior Payroll Specialist, International, you will oversee accurate and compliant payroll delivery across Rhythm’s international markets, with a focus on the international portfolio. This role owns end-to-end payroll processing, vendor coordination, payroll reconciliation, compliance support, employee inquiries, and continuous process improvement in partnership with HR, Finance, and payroll leadership.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage accurate and timely monthly payroll and operations for assigned countries across the international portfolio.
- Prepare, validate, and reconcile payroll inputs, including new hires, employee changes, compensation, benefits, and terminations.
- Ensure strict payroll compliance with local labor laws, tax and withholding, social security, statutory reporting, internal controls, and data privacy regulations.
- Partner with in-country payroll providers, local authorities, HR, and Finance to resolve payroll and compliance matters.
- Support account reconciliations, audits, documentation, employee inquiries, and payroll reporting.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes, controls, automation, and operational efficiency.
- Assist in the testing and implementation of payroll system enhancements, year-end statutory reporting, and entity setups in new international markets.
- Perform other ad hoc projects and related tasks as necessary to support global business growth.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of progressive payroll experience, with demonstrable multi-country international payroll experience with an EU focus strongly preferred.
- Proven experience collaborating with third party in-country payroll vendors and cross-functional partners.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, discretion, and ability to meet recurring payroll deadlines.
- Sound judgment when handling complex or ambiguous payroll and compliance issues.
- Strong understanding of European payroll compliance, statutory filings, social taxes, and GDPR requirements.
- Exposure to cross-border compensation, equity transactions/withholding, or mobile employee payroll.
- Experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
More About Rhythm
We are a dynamic and growing global team spanning more than a dozen countries. At Rhythm we are dedicated to transforming the lives of patients living with rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause. Our team is passionate about expanding access to reach more patients and developing novel therapies for other rare neuroendocrine diseases, including congenital hyperinsulinism.
At Rhythm Our Core Values Are
- We are committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients’ lives
- We are inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold questions
- We are eager to learn and adapt
- We believe collaboration and ownership are foundational for our success
- We value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
- At least 4 years of progressive payroll experience
- Multi-country international payroll experience with an EU focus
- Experience collaborating with third-party in-country payroll vendors and cross-functional partners
- Strong understanding of European payroll compliance, statutory filings, social taxes, and GDPR requirements
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, discretion, and ability to meet recurring payroll deadlines
- Sound judgment handling complex or ambiguous payroll and compliance issues
- Exposure to cross-border compensation, equity transactions or withholding, or mobile employee payroll
- Experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel
- Willingness and ability to work from the Netherlands office in a hybrid model
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The Company
What We Do
Rhythm is a biopharmaceutical company aimed at developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of rare genetic diseases of obesity. The company is leveraging the Rhythm Engine -- comprised of its TEMPO Registry, GO-ID genotyping study and Uncovering Rare Obesity program -- to improve the understanding, diagnosis and potentially the treatment of these disorders. For healthcare professionals, visit www.RareObesity.com for more information. For patients and caregivers, visit www.LEADforRareObesity.com for more information.
