Germany Payroll Subject Matter Expert

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Romania.

📋 Description

• Manage the complete processing of German payrolls for a selection of GoGlobal clients.

• Input and validate payroll data, which includes new hires, terminations, salary modifications, variable compensation, overtime, bonuses, absences, benefits, deductions, and corrections.

• Implement German payroll tax regulations and social security obligations, along with statutory deductions and relevant payroll treatments.

• Oversee payroll declarations, statutory submissions, and payment outputs in collaboration with internal teams and authorized local partners.

• Process and reconcile payroll journals to ensure alignment with client financial requirements.

• Verify statutory benefits, leave-related processes, severance items, and other country-specific calculations.

• Generate and distribute payslips, annual employee payroll statements, and necessary payroll documentation.

• Carry out year-end payroll activities, reconciliations, reporting, and audit preparations.

• Stay updated on German payroll legislation, tax regulations, social security, collective agreements, and employment-related payroll modifications.

• Maintain precise, audit-ready payroll records and assist with internal and external audits.

• Serve as the primary payroll contact for assigned Germany payroll clients.

• Communicate with clients regarding processing timelines, legislative updates, and necessary actions.

• Collaborate with client HR and finance teams to gather and verify payroll inputs and address discrepancies.

• Elevate complex inquiries, compliance risks, and payroll errors to the EMEA RPO and Germany subject-matter experts.

• Assist with client onboarding, parallel runs, and go-live initiatives for new German payrolls.

• Perform pre- and post-payroll data quality checks.

• Maintain Germany payroll SOPs, operational guides, calendars, checklists, and process documentation.

• Identify inefficiencies in processes and contribute to automation, tooling enhancements, and standardization.

• Aid in system changes and new payroll tools through testing and validation.

• Share knowledge of Germany payroll, support cross-training initiatives, and provide documented backup coverage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in Germany payroll processing.

• Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end payroll calculations, controls, statutory requirements, and payroll reporting.

• In-depth understanding of German payroll tax and social security obligations, employee lifecycle processing, statutory submissions, and payroll reconciliations.

• Experience with country-specific payroll regulations and collaboration with local advisors or authorized partners on complex payroll issues.

• Ability to work remotely and independently while handling multiple client payrolls simultaneously under tight deadlines.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to payroll processing, controls, and data validation.

• Experience with German payroll software, bureau platforms, or comparable in-house payroll systems.

• Professional proficiency in both German and English.

• Proficient in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.

• Comfortable using AI-assisted tools and open to ongoing learning.

• A recognized German payroll, accounting, or HR qualification, or equivalent relevant professional certification (preferred).

• Experience in a payroll bureau, outsourced payroll, EOR, shared services, or global payroll context (preferred).

• Familiarity with German payroll applications, local statutory portals, or equivalent country payroll platforms; DATEV experience is desirable (preferred).

• Background in supporting payroll audits, statutory reviews, or compliance assessments in Germany (preferred).

• Experience in supporting payroll implementations, transitions, or knowledge transfer into a regional delivery center (preferred).

• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection responsibilities in the context of payroll processing (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to become a partner and share in profits.

• Fully remote work options and hybrid arrangements available in select countries.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Autonomy within a results-driven working environment.

• Collaboration with a diverse, global, and supportive team.

• Career advancement opportunities across international locations.

• Transparent monthly financial sharing with the team.

• Sustainable, long-term growth environment.

• English as the official language of the company.

• Continuous learning opportunities.