Remote EMEA Payroll Specialist – Austrian Focus

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

Job summary

Danaher Corporation is seeking a Payroll Specialist (f/m/d) to own end-to-end payroll execution for assigned countries/regions. This remote role supports Austria, Poland, or Hungary and reports to the Payroll Manager within Corporate payroll.

You will process Austrian and other DACH payrolls, validate data, and drive harmonization and automation across EMEA. German (B2) and English proficiency are required, with at least 5 years of complex payroll experience.

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 and knowledge of Austrian payroll requirements
• German language proficiency at a minimum B2 level and professional proficiency in English
• Ability to independently manage priorities and handle escalations in a multi-country setup
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday or SAP preferred

Responsibilities

• Process Austrian and other DACH payrolls with precision and timeliness, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Validate and correct payroll data, escalate discrepancies, and support system upgrades and harmonization across regions.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholdings and benefits, and conduct regular data audits.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades and standardized workflows across EMEA.
• Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures and harmonization milestones.

Skills

German (B2)

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or HR

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Job description

Danaher Corporation is seeking a Payroll Specialist (f/m/d) to own end-to-end payroll execution for assigned countries/regions. This remote role supports Austria, Poland, or Hungary and reports to the Payroll Manager within Corporate payroll.

You will process Austrian and other DACH payrolls, validate data, and drive harmonization and automation across EMEA. German (B2) and English proficiency are required, with at least 5 years of complex payroll experience.