Senior Payroll Specialist

📋 Description Prepare and consolidate payroll data across multiple entities and regions, ensuring inputs are Serve as primary escalation point for complex payroll queries, resolving issues with care and clear Partner with external payroll vendors, Steuerberater, and BPO providers to safeguard data integrity Lead on statutory compliance and drive payroll infrastructure improvements through automation and Mentor junior colleagues and support month-/quarter-/year-end close processes with Finance and 🎯 Requirements Deep knowledge of payroll compliance and German/DACH regulatory requirements Experience in Germany payroll operations with external processors or tax advisers Ability to identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy Strong collaboration across Payroll, HR, and Finance; comfortable with cross-regional coordination Fluent in German and English; excellent communication for engaging with authorities and stakeholders Experience with external payroll vendors and HRIS integrations 🎁 Benefits Competitive salary and VSOP options Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support Social: company events and monthly social allowances Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary