German Payroll Specialist

About the role

Join the EMEA People team as a German Payroll Specialist on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will be responsible for the end‑to‑end German payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and supporting broader EMEA payroll initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full German payroll cycle in partnership with an outsourced provider.
• Prepare and submit all statutory returns, tax filings and legal reports for Germany and the wider EMEA region.
• Lead internal and external payroll audits across assigned countries.
• Execute month‑end payroll accounting and reconciliation procedures.
• Maintain HRIS data and input payroll instructions accurately.
• Resolve complex employee and HR payroll queries.
• Stay current on German labour law, tax and social security changes.
• Support a major payroll transformation project and vendor transition.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience processing payroll within the EMEA region.
• Strong, up‑to‑date knowledge of German payroll legislation, tax and social security.
• Proven experience working with third‑party outsourced payroll providers.
• Familiarity with European collective bargaining agreements and company policies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using HRIS platforms.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and great benefits package.