Remote EMEA Payroll Specialist – Austrian Focus

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

Job summary

Danaher Corporation is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll execution for Austria, Germany, and the broader EMEA region, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. This remote role can be based in Austria, Poland, or Hungary.

You will process Austrian and other DACH payrolls, validate data, support system upgrades, and help harmonize standardized payroll workflows across the region while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and service

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.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, benefits, and direct deposits. Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configuration to ensure regional consistency. Support the rollout of standardized payroll workflows across the EMEA region.
• Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures. Provide input on harmonization milestones and system enhancements.

Skills

German language proficiency

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Escalation handling

Education

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

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Job description

Danaher Corporation is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll execution for Austria, Germany, and the broader EMEA region, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. This remote role can be based in Austria, Poland, or Hungary.

You will process Austrian and other DACH payrolls, validate data, support system upgrades, and help harmonize standardized payroll workflows across the region while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and service