Remote EMEA Payroll Specialist – Austrian Expertise

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

Job summary

Danaher presents a Payroll Specialist (f/m/d) role focused on end‑to‑end payroll execution for Austria and the DACH region. The position is remote with potential base in Austria, Poland, or Hungary, reporting to Payroll Manager within the Corporate organization.

You will handle Austrian/EMEA payrolls, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct data audits, and support system upgrades and harmonization efforts. Fluent English and German (B2/B2+), and a Bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or Human Resources.
• At least 5 years of experience processing complex payroll.
• Strong end‑to‑end payroll expertise, including complex calculations and statutory requirements.
• Strong hands‑on Austrian payroll expertise and knowledge of Austrian payroll requirements and regulations.
• German language proficiency at a minimum B2 level, as German is required for the day‑to‑day responsibilities of the role.
• Professional proficiency in English
• Ability to independently manage priorities and make sound decisions
• Confidence in handling escalations and sensitive payroll matters

Responsibilities

• Process Austrian and other DACH payrolls with precision and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with country, regional, and local payroll regulations.
• Manage off-cycle payments, adjustments, and final pay calculations.
• Prepare and submit required filings and reports.
• Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing.
• Escalate and resolve payroll discrepancies and serve as escalation point for Senior Payroll Analysts and Payroll Analysts.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Interpret payroll policies across jurisdictions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Austrian payroll expertise

German language proficiency (B2)

Professional English proficiency

Prioritization & decision-making

Escalation handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration or Human Resources

Tools

ADP Workday SAP

Job description

Danaher presents a Payroll Specialist (f/m/d) role focused on end‑to‑end payroll execution for Austria and the DACH region. The position is remote with potential base in Austria, Poland, or Hungary, reporting to Payroll Manager within the Corporate organization.

You will handle Austrian/EMEA payrolls, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct data audits, and support system upgrades and harmonization efforts. Fluent English and German (B2/B2+), and a Bachelor’s degree are required.