Lead Payroll Specialist – DACH

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

📋 Description

• Serve as a genuine subject matter expert for the country.

• Maintain and manage relationships with key stakeholders in Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Engineering teams.

• Handle complete end-to-end payroll processes in-house, including statutory filing requirements, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance.

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all payroll data.

• Oversee payroll journals and reconciliations.

• Concentrate on key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Develop, implement, and enhance processes for improved efficiency.

• Provide mentorship and support to payroll specialists.

• Serve as a backup for regional managers during their absences.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing, either in-house or with a payroll service provider.

• Familiarity with payroll best practices.

• Proficient in software tools such as Excel and Google Suite.

• Possess an analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international work environment, with a desire to make a meaningful impact.

• A productivity enthusiast who consistently seeks ways to enhance and expedite work processes.

• Understand the importance and ideal nature of working primarily asynchronously.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• While prior remote work experience is not mandatory, it is considered a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from anywhere.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Flexible working hours (we operate asynchronously).

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Access to mental health support services.

• Stock options available.

• Learning budget for personal and professional development.

• Home office budget and necessary IT equipment.

• Budget allocated for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.