Payroll Specialist – HR Payroll Manager

Role Overview

• Independently perform monthly payroll processing
• Prepare payroll statements using DATEV LODAS
• Maintain and manage employee master data in Personio
• Serve as a point of contact for employees on wage tax and social security law matters
• Communicate with health insurance providers, authorities, and social security institutions
• Responsible for reporting and certification procedures
• Support during company, payroll tax, and social security audits
• Support operational HR day-to-day tasks, e.g., employment references, benefits, and administrative HR processes
• Actively participate in HR projects, for example digitalization and automation of processes
• Propose and implement ideas for the continuous optimization of HR processes

Requirements

• Completed commercial/business vocational training or an equivalent qualification
• Several years of professional experience in payroll processing
• Good knowledge of DATEV LODAS
• Solid knowledge of wage tax and social security legislation
• Ideally, experience with Personio or comparable HR software
• Structured, careful, and independent working style
• Enthusiasm for developing HR processes and digital solutions
• Team-oriented and service-minded approach
• Very good German language skills (at least C1)

Benefits

• Remote work up to 3 days per week and sabbatical options
• Bike leasing and subsidy for public transport
• Subsidies for fitness (EGYM Wellpass) and health services, including sports support
• Childcare subsidy (depending on location)
• Structured onboarding and personal mentoring
• Internal Meierhofer Academy and individual training and development