Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees in Germany, and other EMEA payrolls, using our external providers, including salary calculations, deductions, bonuses, and overtime payments.
- Deliver monthly and annual tax filings, social security contributions, and statutory filings.
- Perform accurate monthly SOX controls for the payroll.
- Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, tax information, and ensure updates are processed promptly in the payroll system.
- Prepare payroll reports as required, assist our accounting team with payroll related queries and support internal and external audits related to payroll.
- Address payroll-related inquiries from employees, resolving discrepancies and providing clear explanations of pay and deductions.
- Identify areas for process improvement, system enhancements, and automation to streamline payroll operations.
- Collaborate with our stakeholder teams across the business to ensure alignment on compensation, benefits, and financial reporting.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a payroll processing role, demonstrating a strong understanding of payroll compliance.
- Country coverage : Germany
- Experience processing payroll in at least 2 EMEA countries, including Germany
- Proficient in using payroll systems (e.g., SAP, ADP, or similar) and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- High level of accuracy and detail orientation in payroll calculations and compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve payroll discrepancies and implement process improvements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to non-payroll staff
- German language is a plus