Remote EMEA Payroll Expert (DACH & EU)

Danaher Corporation; Linz; 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 for Austria, DACH and adjacent regions in a remote Austria/EMEA setup. You will ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely payroll processing within our global enterprise.

In this role you’ll validate data, manage escalations, drive harmonization and system improvements, and partner with Senior Payroll Analysts to deliver standardized workflows across the EMEA region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or HR.
• 5+ years of experience processing complex payroll.
• Strong end-to-end payroll expertise incl. complex calculations and statutory requirements.
• Strong Austrian payroll expertise and knowledge of Austrian regulations.
• German language proficiency at least B2; professional English.
• Ability to manage priorities and handle escalations.
• Experience with payroll systems like ADP, Workday, SAP.

Responsibilities

• Process Austrian and other DACH payrolls with precision and timeliness.
• Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing and escalate discrepancies.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records and conduct regular audits.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades and standardized workflows.
• Support documentation and implementation of standardized procedures.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

German (B2+)

English proficiency

Prioritisation & decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Business/HR)

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Job description

Danaher is seeking a Payroll Specialist (f/m/d) to own end-to-end payroll for Austria, DACH and adjacent regions in a remote Austria/EMEA setup. You will ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely payroll processing within our global enterprise.

In this role you’ll validate data, manage escalations, drive harmonization and system improvements, and partner with Senior Payroll Analysts to deliver standardized workflows across the EMEA region.