Payroll Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Manage the monthly payroll processing independently for a specific group of employees.

• Oversee and maintain employee master data along with payroll-related information.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, and external entities regarding all payroll-related inquiries.

• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, tax obligations, and social security regulations.

• Prepare analyses, reports, and statistics for HR and management purposes.

• Assist with year-end payroll functions, including wage tax certificates, social security reports, and annual declarations.

• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving and digitizing payroll processes.

• Collaborate closely with HR Administration, Finance, and external service providers.

⛳️ Requirements

• EU citizenship and/or a valid work permit is mandatory.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

• Completion of commercial or business administration training, preferably with additional qualifications in human resources or payroll.

• Several years of professional payroll experience, ideally in an industrial setting or a three-shift operation, preferably in a senior or equivalent position.

• Strong understanding of tax, social security, and employment law.

• Familiarity with common payroll systems such as SAP HCM, DATEV, LOGA, UKG, or similar platforms.

• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

• High attention to detail, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to maintain discretion.

• Independent, dependable, and organized work approach.

• Strong service orientation and a passion for teamwork.

• Good proficiency in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bicycle leasing options available.

• Health and wellness programs offered.

• Various company benefits provided.

• An engaging and autonomous position at a highly specialized food manufacturing facility.

• Access to state-of-the-art technology and processes in an innovative working environment.

• The chance to influence your work through your own ideas.

• A supportive and collaborative atmosphere with a positive work culture.

• Competitive salary and social benefits.

• Compensation based on market conditions and performance.

• Company pension plan available.

• Occupational health physician services offered.

• Option for one day of remote work per week.