About the role

  • Payroll manager preparing, executing, and reviewing monthly payroll for a Germany-based company. Responsible for compliance with labor law and digitalization of payroll processes.

Responsibilities

  • Independently prepare, execute and follow up on the monthly payroll, including all upstream and downstream processes (e.g., wage tax filings, social security, statutory reporting)
  • Prepare payroll-related certificates and reports
  • Act as the contact person for social security agencies, health insurers, tax offices and other authorities, including support during audits and inspections
  • Provide expert advice to managers and employees on all payroll- and compensation-related matters
  • Ensure payroll quality, adherence to deadlines and data consistency in the payroll systems used
  • Contribute to the development, digitalization and standardization of payroll processes

Requirements

  • Completed commercial vocational training (e.g., certified HR clerk or further training as a payroll specialist); career changers are welcome
  • Practical experience in payroll processing is desirable
  • Good knowledge of wage tax and social security law
  • Highly reliable, with a strong sense of responsibility and a structured, independent and solution-oriented working style
  • Very good user skills in MS Office, particularly Excel, and experience with payroll systems (e.g., PERSONIO, DATEV, SAP or similar)
  • Affinity for digital applications and an interest in modern payroll and HR systems

Benefits

  • Respectful culture and team spirit with a focus on inclusion and diversity
  • Development of your digital skills with state-of-the-art equipment, including a ChatGPT license and AI training
  • Mentoring program, regular development discussions and ongoing training
  • 30 days of annual leave plus special leave initiatives
  • Company pension scheme and supplementary health insurance
  • Employer contribution to capital-forming savings (vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Attractive corporate benefits and discounts
  • Opportunities for mobile/remote work by arrangement

Job title

Payroll Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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