(Senior) HR Manager focusing on Payroll and Compensation while supporting international employees. Partnering with external providers and ensuring regulatory compliance for HR operations.
Responsibilities
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
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