HR PATH
HR Path is global player in HR Consulting. We provide professional advice and support to organizations for whom human capital is essential in their HR transformation process. Having a footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific, we are able to offer global support in the development and execution of our customer’s HR strategy.
Advise to Run! HR Path, Global Leader in HR solutions
* ADVISE: We support our customers in the transformation of their HR function, through a redefinition of their HR organization and their system digitalization
* IMPLEMENT: As a partner of the main vendors in the market, we carry out technical and functional implementation projects of all HR solutions (SaaS or On-Premise)
* RUN: With our global payroll expertise, we offer our clients several levels of payroll outsourcing
YOUR ROLE
As a Payroll Team Lead, you will be responsible for managing your team and ensuring the highest level of payroll service delivery. You will play a key role in driving performance, supporting your team’s development, and maintaining strong client relationships.
This position is based in Germany, with full remote work flexibility.
Team Management
• Organize, allocate, and monitor team activities
• Lead, support, and evaluate team members (team of 5 payroll specialists)• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and skills development
• Conduct regular one-to-one follow-ups with team members
• Manage workload, planning, and ensure compliance with internal processes
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment
Continuous Improvement & Performance
• Drive service quality, productivity, and profitability
• Contribute to payroll process optimization and automation (in collaboration with technical teams)• Monitor KPIs (SLA, performance, client satisfaction)
• Manage client relationships proactively and handle escalations
• Oversee key and strategic client accounts
Onboarding & Projects
• Supervise the onboarding of new clients
• Support teams during implementation phases• Monitor the first months of service delivery to ensure a smooth transition
Operational Expertise
• Manage a small payroll portfolio to maintain hands-on expertise
• Contribute to transversal projects (audit, training, documentation, process improvement)• Participation in pre-sales activities and business support
YOUR PROFILE
• Proven experience in German payroll, with strong technical expertise
• Experience with Datev payroll software is required• Previous experience in team management or coordination is required
• Good understanding of HRIS/payroll environments
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Client-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in German
WHAT WE OFFER
* A highly stimulating and fulfilling work environment with international development
* Rapid career growth with numerous opportunities for development (horizontal & vertical): international mobility, training, and certification
* A good work-life balance with telecommuting possibilities
* Investment in the development of our employees; quarterly team events, annual seminar etc.
* We are Happy at Work certified and continue to listen to our employees. If you value a culture that respects diversity, individual courage, integrity, excellence and encourages team collaboration, HR Path is the place for you.
See you soon at HR Path!