Payroll Specialist

Company Overview

Gerresheimer is a global provider of innovative system and solution products for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and cosmetics industries. The group offers a comprehensive range of drug-containment solutions including closures and accessories, drug-delivery systems, medical devices, and healthcare solutions. Their portfolio includes digital therapy management tools, medication pumps, syringes, pens, autoinjectors, inhalers, injection vials, cartridges, ampoules, tablet containers as well as infusion, drip, and syrup bottles. Gerresheimer ensures that medications reach patients safely and are administered reliably. They support customers with extensive services along the value chain and address the growing demand for sustainability. With over 40 production sites in 16 countries across Europe, America, and Asia, Gerresheimer operates globally and manufactures locally for regional markets. In 2024, together with Bormioli Pharma, the group generated revenue of approximately 2.4 billion euros and currently employs about 13,400 people.

Job Responsibilities

• Process payroll for a specific group of employees including all related tasks before and after payroll activities.
• Serve as a knowledgeable contact for employees on payroll-related questions and issues.
• Collaborate closely with neighboring HR departments and internal interfaces.
• Communicate with social security agencies and other authorities.
• Handle issues related to time management and corresponding payroll aspects.
• Monitor compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and evaluate and implement payroll-relevant matters.
• Support operational HR matters for the Essen plant.

Candidate Qualifications

• Completed commercial training, such as industrial or office clerk, or an equivalent background.
• Significant professional experience in payroll accounting, ideally in a manufacturing company with collective agreements.
• Strong numerical skills and expertise in relevant legal regulations on payroll tax and social security law.
• Practical experience using IT payroll systems and proficiency with MS Office.
• Strong service orientation and process-oriented thinking and behavior.
• Enjoys collegial teamwork and contributes through structured and assertive work style.
• Very good command of German and good English language skills.

Additional Information

• Employment starts as soon as possible.
• Full-time and permanent position with a 37.5-hour work week.
• Salary based on qualifications according to collective wage agreement.
• Subsidy on the German public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket).
• Flat hierarchies and a highly collegial working environment.
• Company health management including medical back training.
• Discounts through cooperation partners.
• Company bike leasing program (JobRad).
• Free parking facilities.