Payroll Administration Specialist

Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Administration Specialist to join our client’s team in a permanent role based in Hamburg, Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently prepare the monthly payroll accounting for Germany ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with external payroll service providers to guarantee correct and timely payroll processing.
• Review, verify, and approve payroll-related data before and after processing runs.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees, managers, and external providers for all payroll-related queries.
• Maintain and ensure the quality of all employee and compensation master data in SAP S/4HANA.
• Support international employees and expatriates including assistance with tax and social security matters.
• Generate reports, analyses, and evaluations for HR and Finance departments.
• Work closely with local and international stakeholders within the HR organization.
• Analyze current processes and actively contribute to the development and standardization of payroll procedures.
• Participate in system, digitalization, and HR-related projects.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in payroll, compensation accounting, or personnel administration.
• Experience managing payroll preparations in cooperation with external payroll providers.
• Knowledgeable in German income tax and social security law.
• Experienced with international staff and ideally expatriates.
• Proficient with SAP S/4HANA.
• Fluent in German and good English skills due to international leadership and interfaces.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for creating structure, optimizing processes, and taking ownership.

Work Conditions and Benefits

• Work within a global company featuring short decision paths and diverse opportunities.
• Opportunity to actively reform and enhance payroll processes and introduce own ideas.
• Hybrid work model: 2 days remote and 3 days in a modern office located directly at the Alster.
• Attractive training and career advancement options within an international network.
• 30 vacation days annually.
• Transparent weekly working hours tracking system.
• Corporate benefits including contributions to company pension schemes and other perks.