EMEA Payroll Specialist - Remote (DACH Focus)

Danaher Corporation; Steinzen; Remote; EUR 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Danaher is seeking a Payroll Specialist (f/m/d) to own end-to-end payroll execution for Austria and DACH regions, with focus on accuracy, compliance, and controls.

You’ll collaborate across EMEA, support payroll system upgrades, and harmonize workflows while ensuring timely filings and data integrity. Fluency in German (B2) and professional English are required; Austrian payroll expertise is essential. Remote role from Austria/Poland/Hungary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or HR.
• 5+ years of experience processing complex payroll.
• German language proficiency at least B2 level.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Ability to independently manage priorities and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Process Austrian and DACH payrolls accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with country, regional and local payroll regulations; manage off-cycle payments.
• Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies; escalate where needed.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations and standardised workflows across EMEA.
• Support documentation and implementation of standardised payroll procedures.

Skills

Payroll processing

German language proficiency (B2)

English proficiency

Prioritization & decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Job description

Danaher is seeking a Payroll Specialist (f/m/d) to own end-to-end payroll execution for Austria and DACH regions, with focus on accuracy, compliance, and controls.

You’ll collaborate across EMEA, support payroll system upgrades, and harmonize workflows while ensuring timely filings and data integrity. Fluency in German (B2) and professional English are required; Austrian payroll expertise is essential. Remote role from Austria/Poland/Hungary.