Payroll Specialist

Position Overview

Are you proficient in comprehensive payroll processing and eager to become the primary contact for all payroll-related matters? In this role, you will independently handle payroll accounting while gradually expanding your expertise into international payroll topics, systems, and related reporting. Join a well-established international industrial company located near Bonn, offering a responsible position within a collaborative team where you can apply your knowledge and progressively develop additional competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the independent and punctual payroll processing for approximately 450 employees across various employment groups.
• Provide expert advice to employees and managers on payroll, taxation, and social security matters.
• Maintain payroll-relevant personnel, master, and time management data ensuring high data accuracy.
• Process special payroll cases such as phased retirement, non-cash benefits, company pensions, and variable compensation components.
• Coordinate with the finance department to reconcile payroll-related accounts and personnel costs.
• Support income tax and social security audits by compiling necessary documentation.
• Manage external payroll service providers for smaller international payroll units.
• Prepare certificates and manage administrative payroll tasks like A1 applications.
• Contribute to the enhancement and potential transition of payroll and HR systems.
• Develop knowledge in international employment issues and payroll forecasting and planning as desired.

Required Qualifications

• Completed commercial training, HR qualification, or a comparable education.
• Proven practical experience in autonomous payroll processing.
• Strong command of complete payroll procedures and the ability to carry out payroll runs independently.
• Solid knowledge of payroll tax and social security regulations.
• Meticulous, structured, and reliable working approach, able to manage complex payroll matters efficiently.
• Good numerical skills coupled with a strong customer service orientation.
• Fluent in German (native level, C2) and proficient in English (B level).
• Experienced user of payroll, time management, or HR systems; familiarity with PAISY, Sage, SAP SuccessFactors, or Atoss is advantageous.
• Preferably experienced with tariff-bound structures or in manufacturing environments.
• Motivated to expand skills in international payroll topics, reporting, and personnel cost planning.

Benefits

• Exclusive access to attractive positions in reputable companies that are often not publicly advertised.
• Personalized support throughout the application process, from document optimization to contract signing.
• Time savings due to coordinated communication by the employer's representatives with hiring companies.
• Honest, respectful feedback to maximize your application success.
• A reliable point of contact representing your interests and aiding in negotiations.
• Confidentiality and discretion assured throughout all cooperation phases.
• Increased opportunities through a strong network and industry knowledge.
• Competitive annual gross salary ranging from €75,000 to €85,000, dependent on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qualified applicants will be assessed without regard to gender, origin, culture, mental background, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.