What is it like to start your career in the world of payroll as a young professional? Find out in our interview with Madelief, the very first Young Professional Payroll within Tilstra Services.

Madelief talks candidly about her first steps in the profession, what attracted her to payroll, and how her trajectory is going so far. From education to practical experience - be inspired by her story and find out what makes the Young Professional path at Tilstra Services so special.

Introduction:

My name is Madelief Oosterloo, I am 25 years old and studied Hotel and Event Management at Tio Business School. During my studies I gained broad knowledge about management, with a focus on the hotel and event industry.
During and after finishing my bachelor I worked as a reservations agent within a hotel chain where we were responsible for the reservations of 16 hotels in the Benelux. After that I worked as a junior event manager for business events where, together with a small team, I was responsible for organizing knowledge events within the real estate sector.
Although I enjoyed these positions, I noticed that I was still looking for something that really suited me.

"At my first meeting, I immediately felt welcome," he said.

The road to Tilstra Services:

I came to Tilstra Services through a PTA analysis that identified my profile and interests. After an invitation for an interview, I discovered which positions would suit me and decided to take the plunge. At my first meeting, I immediately felt welcome. The cozy and welcoming atmosphere of my colleagues made a positive impression. The guidance I received was very practical; I was guided through doing and could always turn to my colleagues for questions. Sample videos and manuals were available, allowing me to quickly get started on my own.

"What I like most about working at Tilstra Services is that, as a Young Professional, I am fully included in the process and can participate immediately."

The working atmosphere at Tilstra Services

As Payroll Professional, I am responsible for getting the payroll run ready. I make sure that all mutations are entered correctly and start the salary run, after which my colleagues check it according to the four-eye principle.

The working atmosphere at Tilstra Services is friendly, informal and results-oriented. We work hard to achieve our goals, but there is always room for a good atmosphere. What I like most about working at Tilstra Services is that, as a Young Professional, I am fully included in the process and can participate immediately. The opportunities to grow and broaden my knowledge are of great value to me. I want to further enrich my knowledge and use it to give advice within the company. I see many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Tips for other Young Professionals

If you like it and have a sense of numbers, take the plunge. There is so much involved in payroll and so many directions you can go.

At Tilstra you have the chance to develop yourself in what you find interesting. I recommend it to everyone!