HR Administrator, Payroll / Payroll Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Accountable for the prompt and precise preparation and post-processing of monthly payroll, adhering to statutory and company regulations.

• Collaboration with the external payroll provider, ADP.

• Review and authorization of monthly payroll statements.

• Creation, management, and upkeep of digital personnel files within Workday and ADP.

• Administration and calculation of vacation entitlements, including the preparation of vacation accruals.

• Providing guidance to employees and managers on payroll-related issues, as well as employment, wage tax, and social security matters.

• Preparing and reconciling data with Accounting, Finance, and Controlling departments.

• Management of company pension plans and reporting to PSVaG.

• Communication with health insurance funds, tax authorities, social security institutions, and government agencies.

• Responsible for certificates and statutory reporting, including EEG, AAG, eAU, and related processes.

• Collaboration with internal and external auditors and compilation of requested documentation.

• Management of SOX processes for the agencies.

• Preparation of HR analyses and reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Successfully completed training in commercial or business administration.

• Several years of professional experience in HR administration.

• Ideally, a qualification as an HR specialist.

• Excellent and current knowledge of employment, wage tax, and social security law.

• Proficient in using MS Office applications.

• Ideally, experience with Workday, ADP, and D365 F&O.

• Highly independent, reliable, and structured approach to work.

• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.

• Quick learner with a strong sense of responsibility and flexibility.

• Enjoyment of administrative tasks and strong numerical skills.

• Proficient in both German and English, with negotiation-level proficiency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Above-average compensation.

• Subsidies for public transportation.

• Subsidies for company pension plans.

• Subsidies for Urban Sports Club membership.

• Group sports activities and events at the Düsseldorf office.

• Supportive and positive working environment.

• Permanent position.

• Significant scope for initiative and influence.

• Options for remote work or work from the centrally located Düsseldorf office.