Payroll Specialist

Role Summary

Join Picnic Technologies as a Payroll Specialist managing monthly payroll for both operational staff and central teams. You will oversee employee benefits, manage absences, and ensure regulatory compliance. Working collaboratively with the People team and payroll service providers, you will enhance payroll processes and support various internal teams. Together with fellow Payroll Specialists, you will contribute to the growth of Picnic, supporting up to 12,000 employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate preparation, review, approval, and control of monthly payrolls.
• Provide timely and professional support to employees regarding payroll questions and benefits.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws including tax, labor, and social security regulations.
• Keep detailed records of payroll and benefits transactions and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Participate in developing and updating payroll policies and benefit offerings.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders involved in payment processes.
• Engage in ongoing improvements of payroll systems, potentially including contributions to IT infrastructure projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completed commercial education or further qualification in payroll accounting, wage accounting, or personnel management.
• Several years of experience in payroll processing, preferably covering operational staff.
• Initial leadership experience or enthusiasm to take on a first leadership role.
• Experience with HCM systems is beneficial, with preference for Workday knowledge.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Responsible, precise working style with ability to prioritize and communicate payment progress effectively.
• Fluent in German; English skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to work four to five days per week from the Düsseldorf office.

What You Can Expect

• Be part of an international team that fosters growth and ownership mentality, offering autonomy to lead projects and test new ideas plus specialized training through Lepaya.
• Enjoy free fresh breakfast and lunch daily at the office, complemented by snacks and fruit energizers.
• Experience memorable events from annual ski trips and Christmas parties to live band performances by colleagues.
• Work in a newly renovated, collaborative office space with flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation.
• Choose your commute with benefits such as subsidized public transport tickets and a lease-a-bike scheme.
• Benefit from mental health support via OpenUp and a dog-friendly office policy by arrangement.
• Receive full professional equipment including laptop, mobile phone, and access to exclusive corporate discounts.
• Contribute to sustainability efforts through Picnic’s fully electric fleet and initiatives to reduce food waste.