Payroll Specialist - German SpeakerVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent payroll qualification.
• At least 3 years of experience in a multinational environment, ideally with exposure to payroll across multiple entities; HR experience is an advantage.
• Experience with outsourced payroll models, HR systems such as Workday or SAP and ticketing systems such as Service Now.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High discretion, personal integrity, and care in handling confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in German and English is required.
• A collaborative working style and the ability to build strong partnerships across international teams and functions.

What you’ll do

• Prepare, validate, and submit payroll input for German entities in line with local laws and regulations.
• Maintain payroll-related data and review personnel and compensation changes to ensure accurate input.
• Coordinate expatriate and commuter payroll topics with Global Mobility and the payroll provider.
• Review payroll outputs and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness before finalization.
• Manage payroll controls and audit support for payroll-related bank payments.
• Act as the main contact for payroll-related questions, issue resolution, and process coordination between internal stakeholders and the payroll provider.
• Support payroll policies, documentation, and process optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with HR Service Delivery, Compensation & Benefits Administrators, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in projects and continuous improvement initiatives across Payroll and Benefits Administration.
• Prepare and review payroll reports and coordinate distribution with the HR Shared Service team as required.
• Stay current on payroll best practices, regulatory requirements, and relevant systems and tools.

About the position

Join our dynamic payroll team supporting Germany in an international environment, with a strong focus on accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At our company, we are committed to delivering innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals.

Benefits

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system plus referral program
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and other discount programs
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
• Parking in the garage for drivers or showers for bikers
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more