About the role

  • Full responsibility for payroll coordination in Germany and internationally (collaboration with external payroll providers; review and approval of payroll runs)
  • Development, maintenance, and communication of Compensation & Benefits programs (including company pension schemes, mobility benefits, international perks)
  • Advising and supporting international employees on matters of German labor, tax, and social security law (e.g., onboarding, contract-related questions)
  • Correspondence with public authorities (e.g., social insurance agencies, tax offices, immigration authorities) and communication with external service providers
  • Creation, maintenance, and standardization of HR documents and guidelines (e.g., onboarding checklists, process SOPs)
  • Lead administration of the HR Knowledge Management Platform (Jira) — structure, templates, access control, documentation quality, and reporting
  • Participation in (digital) HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensuring compliance and process reliability across all administrative HR operations
  • Preparation of reports, analyses, and KPIs for management and finance

Requirements

  • Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or a comparable field of study
  • Several years of professional experience in HR, ideally with a focus on payroll, compensation & benefits, and administration
  • Strong knowledge of German labor, tax, and social security law
  • Experience supporting international employees and collaborating with global teams
  • A structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working style with a high level of ownership
  • Proficiency with HR systems (e.g., Personio) and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
  • Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
  • Interest in sustainability, digitalization, and the ongoing development of modern HR structures

Benefits

  • Great Team Environment
  • Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
  • Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
  • Individual learning and development plan
  • Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
  • Frequently feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
  • Many free language classes
  • Access to several technical specific as well as training courses
  • The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
  • We promote from within!
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Hybrid set-up
  • 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
  • Flexible working hours and trust based working time
  • 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday)
  • Sabbatical options
  • A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
  • JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
  • Annual bonus scheme based on performance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Subsidized Urban Sports Club
  • Active Break scheme with weekly Yoga sessions
  • Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

Job title

Senior HR Manager – Focus: Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, HR Administration

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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