Payroll Specialist (m/f/d)

About Us

Iochpe-Maxion is a global leader in the manufacturing of steel and aluminum wheels for passenger cars and trucks, with over 100 years of history focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and its people. We believe our employees are the core of our organization and strive to attract and retain the best talent.

About the Role

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team at our Königswinter, Germany facility. This role is responsible for managing payroll processes for active employees and retirees, coordinating with external payroll providers, and generating various HR and financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of German payroll regulations, HR processes, and experience with payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll process for active employees and retirees, including the administration of the payroll system.
• Oversee and coordinate with the external payroll service provider for operations in Austria, the UK, and Belgium.
• Prepare monthly reports on personnel costs, including planning, analysis, payroll, employee headcount, provisions, and an annual pension valuation report.
• Generate ad-hoc reports from payroll data and calculate calculations for partial retirement (Altersteilzeit - ATZ).
• Provide guidance and support to employees on payroll-related matters.
• Assist with the performance-based evaluation process for hourly wage employees.
• Handle tax calculations for international assignments and liaise with tax advisors for any queries.
• Administer the pension program in Germany.
• Prepare and support A1 certificates and manage payroll and social security audits.

Requirements

• Completed a 3-year vocational training as a commercial clerk (Industriekaufmann/frau) or a comparable qualification.
• Completed a 1-year advanced vocational training as a Human Resources Specialist (Personalfachkauffrau/-mann).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Payroll Specialist in Germany.
• Proficient knowledge of HR processes.
• Experience with personnel cost reporting, tax, and social security matters.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP/Paisy or similar.
• Fluent in German and good knowledge of English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Our Offer

We offer a competitive salary in accordance with the IG Metall NRW collective agreement for a 40-hour work week with 30 days of vacation. Additionally, after 6 months of service, you will receive a contribution to your company pension plan. We also provide various special leaves and payments for occasions like anniversaries, weddings, and births.

Enjoy flexibility with up to 2 days of remote work per week and a flexible working hours model (Gleitzeit) with no core working hours. Our location is easily accessible by car, public transport, and bicycle.

We support your professional growth through job-related further training, seminars (internal and external), and access to our e-learning platform with over 1400 courses.

Become part of a diverse and inclusive community. We encourage engagement in committees like Diversity & Inclusion or our Women's Network I-M FEM. We are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, participating in initiatives like the annual RhineCleanUp and supporting organizations focused on peace and a sustainable future. We foster team spirit through employee-organized activities, company runs, and various team events.