Payroll Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Oversee daily payroll processing through in-house, managed-service, and outsourcing solutions.

• Ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, and internal company standards.

• Communicate independently with authorities and various stakeholders.

• Analyze and rectify errors or discrepancies within payroll systems and processes.

• Conduct monthly payroll approvals and prepare necessary documentation for payment authorizations.

• Guarantee timely and precise payroll processing.

• Complete statutory filings and payments, along with year-end closing and reporting activities.

• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring complete documentation is maintained.

• Collaborate with external payroll providers and service partners.

• Manage payroll-related compensation and benefits issues, including expatriate payroll, employee participation programs, and share plans.

• Continuously enhance payroll processes while upholding high quality and governance standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in payroll processing or payroll administration within Germany.

• Proficient in German, with strong written and spoken English skills.

• Organized and detail-oriented working style with a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to perform reliably and accurately under time constraints.

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel and standard Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with Workday and ADP is advantageous, although not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote working model.

• Workation options – the ability to work from abroad occasionally.

• Competitive salary along with an annual bonus based on both individual and company performance.

• 30 days of annual leave plus an additional 3.5 days off, with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.

• Optional participation in the global Brambles employee share plan, with a chance for the company to match shares at a 2:1 ratio.

• Company pension plan option available.

• 50% commuting allowance for public transportation.

• 3 days per year allocated for volunteering projects.

• Company bike scheme.

• Childcare allowance.

• Membership to Urban Sports Club.

• Discounts through Corporate Benefits.