German Payroll Lead Specialist - SAP

About the role

Strada, a people, payroll and technology leader operating in more than 180 countries, is hiring a German Payroll Lead Specialist (SAP Payroll) for a remote position based in Poland. The role supports the country and its operational teams so they can meet client deadlines, and covers the full range of payroll support, implementation and project work.

Key responsibilities

• Support managers with client engagement and the sales process, flagging concerns early
• Guide implementations and go-lives, ensuring automation and standards are used
• Lead projects aimed at improving customer satisfaction and business performance
• Provide daily functional support to teams for successful payroll delivery
• Maintain the Country Solution workbook and manage the legislation roadmap, keeping the team upskilled on new laws and processes
• Resolve escalated technical and functional issues, logging defects and tickets with evidence
• Work with operations, transformation and products on automation, innovation and continuous improvement
• Ensure year-end deadlines are met, identify upsell opportunities and help resolve client escalations
• Train and coach team members, follow security standards, record time accurately and contribute to team meetings

Required profile

• BA/BS in a business-related field such as accounting, human resources or business administration, or equivalent education and experience
• 5-8 years of experience administering payroll in an HR consulting, HR outsourcing or corporate environment
• Expert knowledge of payroll processes, practices and associated legislation
• Current and future work authorization in the country of application, without visa sponsorship

Required skills

• Knowledge of payroll inputs and outputs such as third-party interfaces, timekeeping, tax filing/compliance and benefits
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Desirable: HRIS knowledge (Workday, SAP or PeopleSoft) and payroll certifications
• Experience managing small-to-medium projects

What we offer

• Health coverage, wellbeing programs and paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
• Retirement plans and learning opportunities
• All offers are subject to background checks, and candidates must hold the right to work in the country of application