Payroll Specialist
Summary
Location: Dortmund (Hybrid)
Candidates must be willing to work 3 days in the office in Dortmund, 2 days remote.
Day Rate: Negotiable
Duration: 6 Months
Availability: ASAP
About the Client
My client is the air transport industry's IT provider, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft and governments. Their technology powers more seamless, safe and sustainable air travel.
They are looking to hire an experienced Payroll Specialist on a contract basis for an initial 6 months, with a view to extend.
About the Role
To strengthen thier team, our client is looking for a dedicated Payroll Specialist for preliminary payroll processing at thier Dortmund location.
You will carry out preliminary payroll processing and cooperate with external payroll service provider on all matters related to the monthly payroll of employees in Germany.
You will be responsible for the precise and timely preparation of payrolls. You will work closely with internal HR teams, external payroll service providers, and the finance department to ensure that all relevant data is correctly transmitted and processed.
In this position, you will be part of an international payroll team. Your direct colleagues are based in Spain, France, or the Czech Republic. Your main focus will be Germany, and you will also support a small number of employees in Austria, as well as other European countries with smaller numbers of employees.
Payroll Management
• You prepare data for payroll payments and transmit it to the external service provider.
• You support annual activities in the area of employee compensation and bonus programs.
• You work closely with internal HR stakeholders, external payroll and employee benefits providers, and the internal finance department to ensure smooth processing of all payroll-related matters.
• You are the contact person for our 250+ employees in Germany and external parties (e.g., tax authorities, tax audits, audits) for payroll-related questions.
• You manage timekeeping and administer the timekeeping system (e.g., setting up new employees).
• You participate in payroll projects and take on aspects independently.
Benefits Administration
• You work closely with external employee benefits providers (e.g., Jobrad) to ensure smooth process flows.
• You support the administration of employee benefit programs (e.g., company pension plans and other employer benefits). You assist in the introduction of new employee benefits in collaboration with other HR stakeholders.
• You advise and inform our employees about changes and developments related to employee benefits.
What we are looking for
Experience Required:
• You have at least 2 years of professional experience in payroll processing in Germany (experience in Austria and other European countries is an advantage).
• Completed commercial training or comparable qualification.
• Sound knowledge of German payroll regulations, sound knowledge of statutory working time regulations, basic knowledge in the area of ESTG §37b.
• You have a high level of self-motivation to keep your knowledge up to date. You think ahead and anticipate the impact of procedural or legal changes on your area of work. You act proactively to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• High accuracy and reliability, as well as an independent working style.
• Strong communication skills and team spirit.
• Experience in using HRIS systems and digital documentation systems.
• Fluent in German (native level) and English (at least level B2/company language).
• Very good user knowledge of the MS Office Suite with advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience working with international teams is an advantage.