Independently execute the monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
With your attention to detail, ensure the quality and consistency of payroll-related data and support audits and external reviews.
Act as the central contact for complex payroll and system matters – developing pragmatic, compliant solutions for internal stakeholders.
Drive the development of our payroll systems and processes: from optimizations and automations to active participation in projects (e.g., system adjustments or regulatory updates).
Prepare reports and analyses and work closely with Finance, Tax, HR and external partners.

Completed commercial/vocational training with relevant further qualification in HR (e.g., Personalfachkaufmann/-frau).
Several years (approx. 5 years) of experience in payroll, ideally in a medium-sized and international environment.
Solid knowledge of payroll tax law and social security regulations, and a sound understanding of employment law issues.
Confident user of common payroll and HR systems (e.g., SAP HR, DATEV, Personio) and timekeeping systems; strong Excel skills and ideally first experience with SuccessFactors.
Structured and reliable working style, strong quality and data protection awareness, and business-fluent English skills.

Flexible working: Adapt your working hours to your needs and work remotely up to 60%.
Attractive vacation entitlement: 30 days of annual leave plus special leave for events such as moving house or your wedding.
Competitive, performance-oriented compensation: Benefit from a salary based on transparent structures and performance-driven progression.
Individual development: Shape your career with tailored training opportunities through regular feedback discussions, trainings and workshops as well as the company eCampus.
Convenient access and good catering: On-site parking, e-car charging, good rail connections and a diverse company canteen with tasty dishes, including vegetarian options.
Sustainable mobility: Take advantage of attractive e-bike leasing or receive a public transport subsidy.
Exclusive employee discounts and sports offers: Receive 50% discount on our products, save online with over 700 partner companies and use sports and leisure offers via over 5,000 partners.
Comprehensive advisory services: Benefit from our external family service, including support for childcare and care of dependent relatives to support your work–life balance.
Secure future: Take advantage of an attractive company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits for your financial security.

Senior Payroll Expert – m/f/d

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