About the role

Senior Process Automation Manager focusing on payroll solutions at Personio. Leveraging automation and AI to transform payroll operations within the company.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and implement automation solutions to streamline payroll operations, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy across payroll workflows
Establish and maintain clear process documentation, governance frameworks, and quality standards to ensure consistency and compliance across all payroll operations
Create comprehensive training materials, documentation, and enablement resources to empower the payroll team and ensure knowledge is accessible and scalable as we grow
Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders on payroll processes, tools, and automation capabilities
Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to gather payroll operations insights, identify pain points, and influence the product roadmap based on internal user needs
Evaluate, implement, and optimize payroll tools and integrations, ensuring seamless data flows and system connectivity across platforms
Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, pilot new solutions, and measure the impact of automation initiatives on team efficiency and scalability

5+ years of experience in process automation or automation roles, ideally in a fast-paced tech or SaaS environment
Fluent in German and English
Hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Zapier, Make, Python, or RPA platforms)
Comfortable building workflows, integrations, and process automations without always relying on engineering support
Experience working with AI technologies and an understanding of how to leverage AI-driven solutions to enhance automation capabilities and drive process efficiency
Hands-on experience building automation solutions in the HR domain, creating custom tools and workflows that streamline HR processes and improve operational efficiency
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and Operations, ensuring alignment and driving projects forward in a matrixed environment
Use data and metrics to identify inefficiencies, measure the impact of automation initiatives, and make informed decisions that drive continuous improvement
Proactively identify problems, take ownership of solutions from concept to implementation, and thrive in ambiguous situations where you need to figure things out independently

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