Lead a cross-functional delivery team of 5–10 staff, including Analyst, senior analysts, and SMEs
Provide structured coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback through regular 1:1s, team huddles, and development plans.
Manage staffing plans, shift rosters, and training courses to ensure full coverage across multiple time zones.
Own the onboarding and integration of new team members, ensuring readiness to meet client-specific standards.
Drive employee engagement by fostering a high-trust, inclusive, and performance-oriented work environment.
Ensure end-to-end accuracy in employee master data transactions across global Human Resource Management System platforms.
Define and implement Global Payroll strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to streamline service management operations.
Ensure compliance with global and local regulations.
Drive lean process design, automation, and digitization across payroll processes and workflows.

Fluent German (C1) language level
Excellent English language skills
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Management, Account or a related field (MBA good to have)
Extensive prior payroll experience,
Prior experience on a team leading role
Expertise in global payroll management and compliance.
Proven track record in process automation and optimization.
Certifications in payroll management or HR operations.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in payroll applications, Workday/UKG/SAP, ADP and ticketing (ServiceNow/Zendesk) systems.
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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Assistant Manager – Payroll & HRSS, German

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