Remote EMEA Payroll Specialist (Austrian DACH)

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

Job summary

Danaher Corporation seeks a Payroll Specialist (f/m/d) for end-to-end payroll execution across Austria, Poland, and Hungary. This remote role reports to Payroll Manager and requires German (B2) and English proficiency, with 5+ years of payroll experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

You will process Austrian and other DACH payrolls, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain payroll records, and drive standardization across the EMEA region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or human resources.
• At least 5 years of experience processing complex payrolls.
• Strong end‑to‑end payroll expertise including complex calculations and statutory requirements.
• German language proficiency at a minimum B2 level for day‑to‑day responsibilities.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Process Austrian and other DACH payrolls with precision and timeliness.
• Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing; escalate discrepancies.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, taxes, benefits, and direct deposits.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configuration for regional consistency.
• Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures.

Skills

Payroll processing

German language proficiency

English proficiency

Prioritization & decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Job description

Danaher Corporation seeks a Payroll Specialist (f/m/d) for end-to-end payroll execution across Austria, Poland, and Hungary. This remote role reports to Payroll Manager and requires German (B2) and English proficiency, with 5+ years of payroll experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

You will process Austrian and other DACH payrolls, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain payroll records, and drive standardization across the EMEA region.