You will be responsible for independently preparing, executing and reviewing the monthly payroll, including all post-processing, account reconciliations and reporting, in close cooperation with Finance.
As the main point of contact for managers and employees, you will handle onboarding and offboarding, HR ticket requests, review digital employment contracts and documents as well as absences, and prepare contract amendments, reference letters, certificates, termination notices and settlement agreements.
You will monitor relevant deadlines (e.g. residence and work permits, enrollment certificates, retirement dates), maintain personnel data and ensure the complete and correct archiving of all personnel-related documents.
You will monitor payroll-related KPIs and reports, derive recommendations for action and conduct regular checks to ensure error-free payroll.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders as well as external service providers, authorities and partners to ensure smooth communication.
You will maintain and optimize process documentation, standardize digital templates and workflows, and support the payroll team by covering for absences. Our focus is on digitizing and continuously improving processes — you will actively contribute to this!

Several years of professional experience in payroll and personnel administration; ideally completed commercial vocational training or a comparable qualification.
Excellent knowledge of German income tax and social security law and experience in independently performing payroll accounting.
A structured, meticulous and deadline-oriented working style, a strong sense of responsibility and pronounced numerical affinity.
A confident, professional manner in dealings with managers, employees and external partners, and the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
Initiative, reliability, discretion and enthusiasm for continuously improving processes and ensuring sustainable quality.

Individual development: Through our personnel development program GROW and regular career opportunities, we support you in reaching your full potential.
Security & growth: As Germany’s largest owner-managed sales and retail agency, we offer a permanent employment contract and a secure workplace.
Work–life balance: Flexible working hours with no weekend work, additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and flexible options for shaping your working day.
Inspiring office: Our new office is a place for exchange, creativity and teamwork. At the same time, we promote an optimal balance of focused work and flexibility through remote work.
Health benefits: We subsidize glasses, childcare, Pilates classes, e-bikes and much more.
Parking & accessibility: We provide free central parking, bicycle parking and good public transport connections so you can get to work quickly and conveniently.
Onboarding days: We invite you to our office, give you an overview of your daily tasks, introduce you to key contacts and let you experience the TMS culture up close!

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