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Payroll Administration course

In this Payroll Administration course you will learn how to set up a correct payroll administration, calculate salaries and everything about deductions, levies and allowances.

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In brief. Payroll Administration is a classroom-based course lasting 2 days. You can attend it in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Groningen and Zwolle or online, in a group of up to 8 participants. The price is EUR 1250 excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch at the venue and a certificate of attendance. We also run this course for teams or departments in-company.

  • Get your payroll administration in order
  • A practical step-by-step plan for your payroll administration
  • Insight into levies and allowances
  • Room for all your questions
  • Ready for the latest tax rules
Luis

Your trainer: Luis 162 reviews in total, with an average score of 8,9. View the trainers

As an employer, you are required to keep a correct payroll administration from your first employee onwards. In this course you get to grips with wage calculations, social security contributions, allowances and the current rules of the Dutch Tax Administration.

Description

As an employer you are required to keep a correct payroll administration from your very first employee onwards. In this course you get to grips with every aspect involved.

On the first day you work on the basics: you learn how to calculate a salary, which administrative obligations your payroll administration must meet and how to set up your payroll records correctly using a practical step-by-step plan. Expense allowances, benefits in kind and wages in kind are also covered.

The second day focuses on deductions, levies and social security contributions, including employee insurance contributions, the Health Insurance Act (Zvw) and the Work and Income (Capacity for Work) Act (WIA). You will work with the permitted allowances and benefits in kind under the work-related costs scheme, and you will learn how the Belastingdienst checks these. On both course days there is ample room to ask your own questions.

Topics

Day 1. A correct payroll administration

  • Introduction
  • Employment
  • Step-by-step plan for setting up your payroll administration
  • Expense allowances, provisions and wages in kind
  • Gross-to-net calculation

Day 2. Deductions, levies, social security contributions and allowances

  • Withholding obligation
  • Employee insurance contributions
  • Work and Income (Capacity for Work) Act (WIA)
  • Health Insurance Act (Zvw)
  • Payments in special circumstances
  • Work-related costs scheme (WKR)
  • Remittance reductions and wage cost benefits
  • Payroll tax
  • Recent developments

Result

After completing the Payroll Administration course:

You know which administrative obligations your payroll administration must meet, you set up your payroll administration correctly using a practical step-by-step plan, you produce an accurate gross-to-net calculation, you explain clearly to employees what the items on the payslip mean, you know which withholdings, levies and social security contributions apply in which situation, you know which allowances and provisions you may offer an employee tax-free within the work-related costs scheme, you recognise situations in which you qualify for a reduction in remittances or wage cost benefits, you are aware of the Belastingdienst's inspection methods, you make an optimal division between taxed and untaxed items.

Target audience

This practical Payroll Administration course is intended for entrepreneurs, finance staff, HR staff and payroll administrators who are responsible for personnel management, payroll administration and the payroll tax return to the Belastingdienst.

Teaching method

You take this course in a classroom setting in a small group, guided by an experienced trainer from the field. Theory and practice alternate: you work with recognisable examples from payroll administration and practise gross-to-net calculations, deductions and allowances yourself.

You will be given a handy step-by-step plan that you can put to use straight away at your own workplace. There is plenty of scope to ask questions and to bring in your own cases. On completion you will receive a certificate of participation.

Prior knowledge

No specific prior knowledge is required for this course. Do you already have some experience with personnel matters or a financial administration? Then you will recognise the terminology more quickly, but you will also be able to keep up perfectly well without that background.

Practical information

Number of days
2 days
Course times
from 10 am to 5 pm
Teaching hours
12 hours
Education level
Suitable for all levels
Preparation time
None
Included
Course materials and lunch on site
Certificate
At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
Cancel
Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)

Language

The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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All start dates

2 training days. In order of date.

  • Thu 12 November 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 15 October Enrol
  • Thu 17 & Wed 23 December 2026 Utrecht · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 19 November Enrol
  • Tue 9 & Tue 16 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 12 January Enrol
  • Tue 6 & Tue 13 April 2027 Groningen · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 9 March Enrol
  • Tue 6 & Tue 13 April 2027 Zwolle · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 9 March Enrol

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Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.

  • Your date and location
  • Tailored content
  • Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
  • More than 25 years' experience
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The trainers for this course

Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.

Luis

Finance and tax trainer 8,9 from 162 evaluations

What others say about this course

9
Payroll Administration course: average 9 from 2 reviews

“The course was delivered with a great deal of enthusiasm and passion, alternating theory, real-life examples and practical exercises. The trainer was able to hold the group's attention throughout the course and related well to the target audience. They were two very successful course days.”

L. Kroon
Divosa9.0

“Glad I took this course. It allowed me to lay a good foundation.”

V. van Uden
Woonveste9.0

Training formats

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2 days€ 1250,-
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  • Small groups
  • Inspiring and motivating
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2 days€ 1080,-
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  • Personal
  • Practical and interactive
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In-company

Bespoke trainingOn request
  • 100% for your group
  • Bespoke training
  • At your place or ours
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Workshop

Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request
  • Suitable for events
  • Interactive and inspiring
  • Large groups too
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Private training

At our place or yoursOn request
  • 100% just for you
  • Achieve a lot in little time
  • Whenever you want
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Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel free of charge?

Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.

Who is the Payroll Administration course suitable for and what prior knowledge do you need?
The Payroll Administration course is suitable for entrepreneurs, finance staff, HR staff and payroll administrators who are responsible for payroll administration and the payroll tax return. No specific prior knowledge is required. It is useful, however, if you have an affinity with figures and a basic knowledge of administrative processes. During the course you build up complete knowledge from the ground up.
Do you receive a certificate after the Payroll Administration course?
Yes, on completing the classroom-based Payroll Administration course you will receive a certificate of participation. This certificate shows that you attended both course days and have mastered the topics covered, such as gross-to-net calculations, payroll taxes, employee insurance contributions (Zvw, WIA) and allowances. It is a valuable addition to your CV for roles in HR, finance or payroll administration.
What will you learn on days 1 and 2 of the Payroll Administration course?
On day 1 you learn how to set up a correct payroll administration using a practical step-by-step plan, and how to make a gross-to-net calculation. Day 2 focuses on deductions, levies, social security contributions (Zvw, WIA/WGA), employee insurance contributions, wage cost benefits and the permitted allowances and benefits in kind. You also learn how the Belastingdienst checks these.
Is the Payroll Administration course taught in a classroom or online?
The Payroll Administration course is taught in the classroom, spread over two consecutive days. You follow the course in a small group, which leaves plenty of room to ask questions and discuss practical situations from your own work. The classroom set-up ensures direct interaction with the trainer and fellow participants, so you can immediately practise calculation examples, gross-to-net calculations and the step-by-step plan.
What course materials do you receive with the Payroll Administration course?
With the Payroll Administration course you receive a complete course book with theory, practical examples and a step-by-step plan for setting up your payroll administration correctly. You also work through exercises on gross-to-net calculations, deductions and allowances. During both course days there is ample opportunity to put your own practical questions to the experienced trainer.
What is the difference between Learnit's Payroll Administration course and self-study using the Belastingdienst manuals?
Self-study using the Belastingdienst's Handboek Loonheffingen is free, but you work your way through hundreds of pages of legislation on your own. Learnit's Payroll Administration course You are taught in a classroom setting by an experienced trainer and work with practical examples, including a step-by-step plan for setting up your payroll records and exercises with gross-to-net calculations. Topics such as employee insurance contributions, WIA, Zvw, payroll tax, payroll tax reductions and wage cost benefits are covered in a structured way. You can ask questions about your own situation straight away. Choose self-study if you only need to look something up occasionally; choose the course if you are responsible for the payroll administration and need a workable basis in a short space of time.
How do I know whether this course is enough, or whether I would be better off taking a full payroll administrator programme?
That depends on your role and ambitions. Learnit's Payroll Administration course gives you the basis to set up a payroll administration independently, make gross-net calculations and prepare the payroll tax return. That is enough for business owners, HR staff and finance staff who manage the payroll of a single company. If you want to work as a payroll administrator by profession for several clients, for example at an accountancy firm, a multi-year vocational programme such as PDL or VPS makes more sense. Those go deeper into the application of collective labour agreements, complex case work and employment law. Not sure? Many participants take this course first to see whether the field suits them, before investing in a longer programme.
How up to date is the content of the Payroll Administration course, given the annual changes to tax and social security legislation?
The Payroll Administration course is updated every year to reflect changes to payroll tax, employee insurance contributions, the WIA, the Zvw and the system of allowances and benefits in kind (including the work-related costs scheme). Day 2 includes a standing item, 'Current developments', in which the trainer covers recent legislative changes and changes to rates and threshold amounts. As a result, you will not be given figures from an out-of-date financial year, but the rules and amounts that apply at that moment. Compared with self-study using online manuals, this is an advantage: you receive the explanation in context and can ask questions about your own situation straight away. Do bear in mind that after the course you remain responsible for keeping up with future changes yourself, for example through newsletters from the Belastingdienst.
After this course, can I run the payroll administration of a small company independently, or will I also need software and support?
After Learnit's Payroll Administration course (classroom), you will have the knowledge to run the payroll of a small employer in substance: calculating gross to net, determining withholding obligations, applying employee insurance and Zvw contributions, and preparing payroll tax returns. To carry this out in practice, you will also need payroll software (for example Nmbrs, Loket, Visma or another package); this is not covered in the course. You will learn which data you need to record where, and how to check the outcomes produced by the software. For complex situations, such as the 30% ruling, international employment contracts or specific collective agreement (CAO) provisions, it remains sensible to consult a payroll adviser or accountant. For regular payroll administration with one to a few dozen employees, the course provides a workable basis.
What is the difference between this Payroll Administration course and a payroll accounting course or a PDL programme?
Learnit's Payroll Administration course teaches you the practical basics in a short time: gross-to-net calculations, deductions, employee insurance contributions, the Health Insurance Act, the WIA, allowances and benefits in kind, and setting up a correct payroll administration using a step-by-step plan. A PDL programme (Practical Diploma in Payroll Administration) is a multi-day course lasting several months with a nationally recognised examination, and goes into greater depth on tax legislation and the application of collective labour agreements. Choose this course if you want to get to grips quickly and practically with the payroll administration of a (small) company. Choose PDL if you need a formal diploma or want to work as a payroll administrator at larger organisations with complex collective labour agreements.
How does this Payroll Administration course compare with an in-company programme if our entire HR team needs to be brought up to speed?
Learnit's scheduled Payroll Administration course is taught in the classroom with a fixed content covering salary calculation, deductions, social security contributions (Zvw, WIA/WGA) and allowances. This is the logical choice for 1 to 3 participants, or if you would like your team members to exchange ideas with people from other organisations. From roughly 4 to 6 participants onwards, an in-company programme often becomes more attractive: you can then tailor the content to your own collective labour agreement, software and internal processes, and have the course delivered on site. The learning objectives stay the same, but examples and case work are set up specifically for your organisation. For a mixed team (HR and finance), the scheduled course remains perfectly suitable, because both groups are explicitly catered for in the programme.
What does the Payroll Administration course cost and how long does it take?

You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.

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