Senior Payroll Associate – German Payroll

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

📋 Description

• Efficiently manage the entire payroll process in accordance with established standards and client specifications.

• Oversee and organize ticket queues utilizing relevant BI tools.

• Employ the hrX suite of tools for payroll execution and related tasks.

• Comprehend and interpret payslips while adhering to the payroll calendar.

• Recognize discrepancies from the standard service scope and facilitate opportunities for change requests.

• Manage sensitive and confidential information with the utmost care.

• Generate and comprehend standard and client-specific payroll reports, including statutory year-end documentation.

• Review, validate data, and initiate necessary corrections.

• Address payroll-related inquiries and requests.

• Assist in the implementation and execution of SOC1 Controls.

• Uphold and apply established work instructions.

• Conduct transactions with third-party entities.

• Provide knowledge transfer sessions to colleagues.

• Contribute to the Root Cause Analysis process.

• Aid in system maintenance testing.

• Coordinate and resolve technical challenges.

• Stay updated on legislation, system enhancements, changes, and payroll procedures.

• Engage in designated payroll team projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient understanding of MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot.

• Adaptability to thrive in a global and fast-paced working environment.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-driven and eager to learn.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently, while adhering to established processes and procedures.

• BA/BS degree in a business-related field such as Accounting, Human Resources, or Business Administration, or equivalent education and experience combination.

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in Payroll or Health & Welfare/Benefits administration within an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing, or corporate setting.

• Knowledge of HRIS systems: Workday, SSFF, Oracle.

• Familiarity with ERP systems: SAP preferred, or alternatively A3 or PeopleSoft.

• Current and future work authorization in Poland without requiring visa sponsorship from Strada.

• Successful completion of all applicable background checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health coverage.

• Wellbeing programs.

• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental).

• Retirement plans.

• Learning opportunities.

• Competitive total rewards package.

• Continuing education & training.

• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices.