Payroll Specialist (Germany)

📋 Description

• Process German payroll accurately in-house each period
• Master data accuracy for employees (new hires, terminations, changes, benefits, absences)
• Run pre- and post-payroll validations; flag issues before reaching others
• Handle statutory filings and government accesses (Lohnsteuer, SV, ELStAM)
• Follow payroll system procedures; test updates before go-live
• Build subject matter knowledge in German payroll law and Tarifvertrags

🎯 Requirements

• 1–3 years native German payroll experience
• DATEV processing experience
• Kaufmännische Ausbildung and/or Lohnbuchhalter qualification
• Knowledge of German wage tax, social insurance, labor law; fluent German and English
• Detail-oriented, client-focused, able to work asynchronously in remote environment
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and escalate as needed

🎁 Benefits

• Remote-first with work-from-anywhere approach
• Flexible PTO and wellbeing programs
• WFH stipend and parental leave options
• Inclusive culture and equal opportunity commitment