HR & Payroll Specialist (German Payroll)

About the role

Strada, a people, payroll and technology leader operating in more than 180 countries, is looking for an HR & Payroll Specialist who will handle German payroll end to end. The specialist processes all life-cycle payroll transactions and activities to ensure accurate and timely payroll, supports company and payroll policies and works in a global, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Independently process German payroll from end to end according to defined standards and client requirements, including all associated payroll tasks
• Monitor and manage ticket queues with the right tools so tickets are handled within defined timelines and thresholds
• Spot deviations from the standard scope of service and support change request opportunities
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Produce and understand standard and client-specific payroll reports, including statutory year-end reporting
• Review and validate data for accuracy and completeness, and initiate corrections
• Answer German payroll questions and requests, and give clear knowledge transfer to peers
• Support system maintenance testing, technical issue coordination and resolution
• Keep up to date with legislation, system updates and payroll procedures, and take part in assigned projects

Required profile

• About 2-3 years of relevant experience administering payroll in an HR consulting, HR outsourcing or corporate environment
• Very good English and German skills (B2 minimum)
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal skills, and flexibility for a global setting
• Self-motivated, willing to learn, able to work both in teams and independently while following processes
• 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 and compliance, and benefits
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What we offer

• Private medical care
• Possibility to work from home
• Attractive benefits package covering health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave, retirement plans and learning opportunities