Payroll Specialist

About LichtBlick SE

Founded in 1998, LichtBlick SE stands as Germany's leading pure green energy provider, serving 2 million customers and saving approximately one million tons of CO2 annually. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive environment committed to equal opportunity and actively combating discrimination, promoting a sustainable and equitable future.

Position Overview

We invite you to join our People & Culture team in Hamburg, working remotely with flexible hours (minimum 30 hours weekly). The role is permanent and part-time or full-time options are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage the timely preparation, execution, and review of monthly payroll processes using SAP HCM.
• Evaluate complex wage tax and social security regulations, providing reliable internal counsel on related matters.
• Oversee correct accounting of taxable benefits, company perks, and variable compensation components.
• Conduct and manage payroll tax flat-rate assessments autonomously.
• Serve as a dependable contact regarding employee benefits and contribute to developing the compensation framework.
• Handle data entry and verification of personnel master data within SAP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Ensure compliance with statutory information, certification, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the finance department on account reconciliations and completing monthly and annual closing tasks.
• Prepare and actively support wage tax and social insurance audits.
• Act as a reliable liaison for external entities such as health insurers, tax offices, and social security agencies.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Successfully completed commercial apprenticeship, business administration degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated professional experience in payroll accounting with SAP HCM and strong subject matter expertise.
• Up-to-date and thorough knowledge of German wage tax and social security laws, including flat-rate payroll taxation.
• Experience assessing legal implications of benefits in kind, taxable advantages, company supplements, and variable pay components such as bonuses and commissions.
• Preferably familiar with compensation and benefits model frameworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and a strong team player.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and service-focused work approach.
• Excellent communication skills, flexibility, organizational ability, plus a passion for sustainability.
• Fluent in both English and German, spoken and written.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements including flex time, overtime compensation, and nationwide mobile work.
• State-of-the-art work equipment.
• Modern office loft located centrally at Hamburg main station.
• Transparent and fair salary and career progression structures.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development (e.g., LichtBlick Learning, Leadership Lab).
• Mobility allowances such as bike leasing or Deutschlandticket.
• Contributions toward company pension schemes and occupational disability insurance.
• Monthly childcare subsidies per child.
• Partial cost coverage for LichtBlick green energy tariffs.
• Option for a three-month sabbatical.
• Complimentary access to internal fitness center and discounts for regional swimming pools.
• Exclusive offers and consultation via family and health platform voiio.
• Access to St. Pauli Loge for workshops, game visits, and more.
• Additional benefits through Pluxee and corporate programs.

Application Process

The recruitment procedure is transparent and approachable: initial conversations with recruitment and department representatives are held remotely, introducing company culture and values. A second interview takes place in-person at our office for environment familiarization and team interaction. Successful candidates will collaborate in building a sustainable and mindful future.

Contact Information

LichtBlick SE
Nora Böckermann
Klostertor 1, 20097 Hamburg