Payroll Support Lead providing exceptional payroll services and driving customer satisfaction at Personio. Leading a high-performing team in Munich or Berlin with potential for remote work in Germany.
Responsibilities
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of Payroll Specialists.
Manage team performance by setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and supporting professional development.
Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, ensuring continuous improvement in payroll support delivery.
Ensure the satisfaction and timely payroll processing for German Personio customers through outstanding software and payroll support.
Serve as an advocate in day-to-day payroll operations, providing guidance to the team, customers, and other departments.
Develop a deep understanding of customer-specific payroll needs and manage escalations to resolution with expertise and empathy.
Identify and implement improvements in internal payroll operations to enhance quality, efficiency, and team flexibility.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Sales, and Customer Success teams to resolve complex technical payroll issues and provide actionable feedback for product enhancements.
Stay up to date with changes in payroll regulations and updates to the Personio product, continuously expanding personal and team knowledge.
Requirements
Experience in payroll support operations, including managing complex or high-volume customer inquiries and issue resolution.
Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing high-performing support teams and achieving service excellence.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, ideally supported by relevant certifications.
Expert-level knowledge of payroll processes, statutory requirements (e.g., social insurance law, tax law), and payroll system troubleshooting.
Proficiency in tools such as Google Workspace, Jira, or Zendesk ticketing system, with the ability to analyze data to inform support strategies and improvements.
Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, team members, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong mentoring and coaching abilities to foster team development and knowledge sharing.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex support challenges and drive proactive solutions.
Customer-centric and solution-oriented, with a focus on delivering outstanding support experiences and long-term value.
Committed to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing to enhance team performance and customer outcomes.
Benefits
Receive a competitive reward package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity.
Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years.
Make an impact on the environment and society with 1 (fully paid) Impact Day.
Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities.
We enjoy gathering for meals, cultural initiatives, and events like local Summer Sessions and year-end celebrations. There's also healthy snacks, drinks, and a weekly catered lunch.
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