Preparation of payroll and wage statements for employees, taking into account allowances and premiums (e.g., overtime, night work, holiday pay)
Reporting to accident insurance providers and employers' liability insurance associations
Deduction of taxes and social security contributions (income tax, solidarity surcharge, church tax)
Reporting social security contributions to health insurance funds
Preparation of wage tax filings and submission to the tax office (Finanzamt)
Maintenance of employee master data (e.g., address, tax class, bank details, social security number)
Updating records when changes occur (e.g., salary increases, tax class changes, parental leave)
Independently handling written and telephone correspondence with employees, health insurers, authorities, and external partners

Completed vocational training in a commercial or tax-related field, or a comparable qualification
Experience in payroll processing
Proficient in MS Office and ideally experienced with common administrative/ERP systems such as DATEV
Good written and spoken German
Assertiveness and strong communication skills

Payroll Specialist – Payroll & Wage Accounting

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