Remote EMEA Payroll Specialist with Austrian/German Focus

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

Job summary

Danaher Corporation is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll for Austria and the DACH region within the Enterprise Payroll organization. This is a remote role with candidates based in Austria, Poland, or Hungary.

You will ensure compliance with local regulations, manage data accuracy, and support harmonized payroll workflows across the EMEA region, collaborating with Senior Payroll Analysts and Payroll Analysts.

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.
• 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.
• Validate payroll data prior to processing and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholdings and benefits.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and standardized workflows across EMEA.
• Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures.

Skills

German language proficiency

English proficiency

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

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 for Austria and the DACH region within the Enterprise Payroll organization. This is a remote role with candidates based in Austria, Poland, or Hungary.

You will ensure compliance with local regulations, manage data accuracy, and support harmonized payroll workflows across the EMEA region, collaborating with Senior Payroll Analysts and Payroll Analysts.