Payroll and Finance Operations Working Student

In a nutshell

Ever thought about how a hyper-growth scale-up connects its money to its people? Joining our Payroll team is your backstage pass to the exact intersection of finance and human operations. As a working student, you’ll jump right into the engine room of our Finance team. This is the ultimate first step to seeing how a massive operational machine works from the inside out. You’ll handle the critical data, like salaries and contracts, that directly impacts every single colleague at Picnic. If you want real responsibility, an eye for detail, and a front-row seat to how finance keeps our people moving, let's talk!

Tricks of the trade

• Internal & external communication: You’ll be the key contact for external parties like national authorities, while helping Picnic colleagues across the business with their payroll questions.
• Payroll administration: From processing expense reimbursements and supporting 30% ruling applications to managing NS business cards, you ensure these tasks are handled accurately and efficiently.
• Data & compliance: You'll work within HR/Payroll systems (like Workday) to manage sensitive personal and salary information. Keeping things organized and GDPR-compliant is second nature to you.
• Ad-hoc finance projects: Support the wider Finance Operations team with dynamic projects, adapt to shifting priorities, and pick up new tasks, and payroll terminology, quickly.

Your superpowers

• You are at least in the 2nd year of your HBO or WO Bachelor’s degree (think Business, Economics, HR, or a related field).
• Available to work 2 days per week for at least 1 year.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English (you'll need both daily).
• Eye for detail: You handle confidential info with total professionalism and have a natural instinct to double-check your work before hitting send.
• Calm under pressure: You’re a confident communicator who can prioritize tasks when things get busy.
• Bonus points: Any previous experience in customer service, admin, accounting, or finance.

Picnic Perks

🚀Every expert was once a beginner!
You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.

🌍Make a difference
You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place!  🤝Teamwork makes the dream work
With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more! 🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks  Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up. 💪Stay healthy
Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials. There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing!  💰Attractive package You’ll receive a gross hourly wage of €16,75 (all inclusive), along with a laptop to support your work. Travel costs can also be reimbursed, depending on your location.