Payroll Manager

Job Overview

Join a global leader in hospitality as a Payroll Manager within the German Shared Services team, based in Eschborn (Frankfurt), Germany. This role involves hands-on leadership to ensure precise and compliant payroll operations across various entities, while managing a small team and focusing on continuous process enhancements. The position requires close collaboration with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to maintain an efficient, compliant, and high-performing payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll process for multiple entities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three payroll specialists.
• Guarantee compliance with German payroll, tax, and social security regulations.
• Supervise payroll systems, reporting, audits, and quality control measures.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance teams, auditors, and external payroll vendors.
• Initiate improvements, standardisation, and automation of payroll processes.
• Assist with payroll system testing, documentation, and training users.

Requirements

• Two to three years or more experience handling German payroll.
• Comprehensive understanding of German payroll laws, tax codes, and social security.
• Leadership experience is advantageous but not mandatory for a qualified candidate.
• Background in shared services or managing payroll across multiple entities is beneficial.
• Strong analytical capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with payroll platforms, with SAP Payroll experience considered an advantage.
• Fluent proficiency in both German and English is mandatory.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary ranging from 66,000 to 72,000 with additional bonus potential.
• Hybrid working arrangement requiring three days per week onsite at the office.
• Opportunities for professional growth within an international hospitality environment.
• Supportive management and a collaborative, multicultural team setting.
• Discounted employee accommodation rates during travels within the hotel group.