Payroll Specialist

Company Overview

We are a team of 2,700 highly trained and motivated professionals specializing in maintenance, repair, improvement, and inspection of wind turbines. With tailored solutions for every challenge, we work with dedication to fully utilize the potential of 7,900 wind farm projects globally and actively drive the energy transition forward daily.

As our operations continue to grow, we are strengthening our internal departments including customer service, project management, finance, and IT. We welcome new team members who think solution-oriented and act proactively. Together, at our locations, we focus on strengthening our future readiness through increased digitalization, sustainable growth, new services, and products—a strategy that has brought us success for 20 years.

Role Summary

Join Deutsche Windtechnik at our Osnabrück office as a Payroll Specialist supporting our internal operations.

Candidate Profile

• Completed commercial apprenticeship such as management assistant for office management, wholesale and export clerk, or industry clerk
• Additional qualification in personnel/payroll processing with a minimum of one year’s professional experience in payroll accounting using Datev Lodas
• Good knowledge of payroll tax and social security legislation
• Fast comprehension, strong service orientation, reliable and structured work approach
• Ability to maintain an overview during stressful situations while communicating professionally and effectively
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly payroll accounting timely and accurately, considering relevant social security and tax provisions as well as company-specific requirements
• Fulfill reporting, certification, and notification duties towards authorities and administrative bodies
• Correspond with health insurance companies, pension insurance agencies, social welfare offices, and similar institutions
• Support personnel administration tasks including statistics, certifications, and general correspondence
• Manage and support the time management software

Benefits

• 38.5 working hours per week with 30 days of vacation to maintain work-life balance
• Flexible working hours and possibility to partially work from home following the Flex-Office concept
• Annual personal health budget of 300 euros for expenses such as eyeglasses, medications, or professional dental cleaning
• Access to discounts on leisure activities and online shopping via an online platform
• Company-supported retirement provision with a 20% employer contribution to the occupational pension
• After 12 months of employment, Christmas bonus provided as a loyalty reward growing with each year of service

Diversity and Inclusion

We value the diversity of our teams and commit to a respectful, prejudice-free workplace. We encourage all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.