Employment contract
A Dutch contract prepared in line with applicable employment requirements.
Payrolling
The right candidate, no headcount? We'll be the employer.
You have found the person you need, but there is no FTE in the budget. Smelt employs your candidate. You direct the work; we take care of the contract, payroll and compliance.
Sound familiar?
After weeks of searching, you have found the right person. The manager is convinced and the candidate is ready to start. Then the process stalls: there is a hiring freeze, or the budget is there but the headcount is not.
With payrolling, your candidate can still start. Smelt becomes the legal employer and your candidate works for you, without adding to your headcount.
What Smelt takes care of
Payroll
Monthly salary, payslips, payroll taxes and social security contributions.
Employment terms
Employment terms arranged in line with applicable Dutch requirements.
Sick leave and absence
Smelt coordinates continued pay, absence management and reintegration responsibilities as the employer.
One invoice
One clear monthly invoice, with full cost transparency.
Personal support
A dedicated contact for you and for your employee.
Equipment
A company car, mobile phone or workspace set-up can be arranged if needed. These costs are passed through at cost.
HR service desk
Smelt is available to support your managers and the employee.
Insight via flex.smelt.nl
Hours, budgets and contracts in one place.
Why Smelt?
Life sciences specialists
We know the roles, the regulations and the market in pharma, medical devices and biotech.
Compliance first
Contracts, terms and administration are arranged with Dutch requirements in mind.
A clear start
Once we have the details, we coordinate the contract and payroll set-up with you.
More than payroll
Need training or extra talent later? Smelt Academy and our recruitment and interim teams are part of the same family.
How it works
Step 1
Intake
We discuss the candidate, the role, the start date and your own employment terms.
Step 2
Proposal
You receive a clear proposal with employer costs and our fee.
Step 3
Contract & onboarding
We prepare the employment contract and set up payroll.
Step 4
Start & support
Your team member starts working for you. We remain the point of contact for everything related to employment.
Frequently asked questions
Who manages the employee day to day?
You do. You decide on the work, the goals and the team. Smelt is the legal employer and takes care of the employment-related matters.
What terms of employment does the employee get?
We discuss the terms for the role and arrange them in line with applicable Dutch requirements.
What does it cost?
You pay the gross salary, the employer costs and a fixed fee. You receive a full cost overview before anything is signed.
Can the employee join our company later?
Once you have headcount, the employee may be able to move to your own payroll. We agree on the conditions in advance.
Who is the legal employer?
Smelt Interim & Detachering. We take care of the employment contract, salary, payroll taxes, pension and other employer obligations.
What happens if the employee falls ill?
Smelt coordinates the applicable absence and reintegration process as the employer. We explain the arrangements and any related costs in the proposal.
How long can a payroll employee work for us?
The duration and any extensions depend on the contract and applicable employment rules. We discuss the options with you before the employment starts.
Don't have a candidate yet?
Then we can find one for you. Smelt can employ the person as a contractor.
Explore contractorsWe don't have a Dutch entity. Can we still use this?
Yes. Our Employer of Record service can support you when you do not have a Dutch entity.
Explore Employer of RecordFound your candidate? Let's make it happen.
Tell us about the role and the person you want to hire. We'll show you the route that fits.
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