About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Global Payroll Team, which oversees the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple regions. This role is part of our HR function and will be based in the EMEA region.

As part of a global team, the Payroll Specialist will perform essential activities required for the execution of end-to-end global payroll operations for one or more EMEA countries, while ensuring integrity of financial information, in accordance with internal policies and external government regulations.

This role will be located in Putzbrunn, Germany, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Executing and supporting Germany and other EMEA regional payroll activities, including the collection, analysis, and reporting of full-cycle payroll data to support payroll generation across all organizational levels, regions, and time zones.
• Navigating complex situations, recognizing problematic areas, and taking ownership of communications through timely resolution
• Providing in-depth analysis of policies to ensure accurate application of earnings, deductions and taxable events align with regulatory, plan and internal policy guidance
• Managing the disbursement of payrolls across  EMEA countries, including benefits and taxes consistent with federal, state, and local regulations
• Auditing payroll calculation methodologies and testing payroll system updates as part of on-going compliance review, providing external audits preparation & responses
• Evaluating, improving and maintaining existing work processes by implementing lean methodology to ensure most effective use of resources and drive operation excellence, cost efficiency in accordance with global policies and best practice
• Building and nurturing strong working relationships with all levels across the organization, 3rd party providers, and others to resolve issues and drive process improvements
• Establishing record keeping and control systems across locations/countries to provide audit-ready books and records, while establishing internal safeguards that ensure compliance
• Implementing internal controls and maintaining compliance relating to the payroll process
• Take lead on local implementation of global projects to drive adhere to payroll enterprise standards

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years related experience in payroll processing and vendor management
• Experience working in virtual, multicultural, with overseas and local teams, with demonstrated decision-making and conflict-resolution skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll administration including basics of the payroll cycle, time and attendance, gross to net, deductions, taxes, direct deposits, live checks from data collection to booking to general ledger across multiple countries especially for Germany is highly desirable
• Solid and current understanding of payroll rules, tax regulations, labor laws, policies and practices governing wage payments, distributions, and record keeping across multiple jurisdictions
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and influencing skills
• Good written and verbal communication in English & German is a must
• Be proactive, agile, number-sensitive, analytical and detail-oriented, critical thinker, process improvements
• Ability to work under pressure and perform multifaceted projects in conjunction with daily activities and handle confidential information with discretion
• Experienced consulting and collaborating with leaders and teams in process optimization and compliance governance projects
• Self-starter who can prioritize work and organize workload simultaneously with minimal supervision, passion for learning, critical thinking and high level of follow through

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with ADP Streamline, ADP Celergo, ADP GlobalView, or other managed outsourced payroll solutions, including ADP World DEU payroll reporting

• Proven experience supporting payroll implementations with ERP and HR systems, preferably SuccessFactors, ADP, or Atoss Time and Attendance

• Hands-on experience with KUG Short Term Work Allowance, Company Car taxation, and Tax & Pension Audits