Senior Remote EMEA Payroll Specialist (DACH)

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

Job summary

Danaher is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll execution for Austria and the DACH region in a remote role. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls while supporting harmonization and system enhancements across EMEA.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, 5+ years of payroll experience, and German (B2) plus English proficiency. Prioritization, communication, and problem-solving are essential.

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.
• 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.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, benefits, and direct deposits.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configuration to ensure regional consistency.
• Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures.

Skills

Payroll expertise

German language (B2)

English proficiency

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Job description

Danaher is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll execution for Austria and the DACH region in a remote role. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls while supporting harmonization and system enhancements across EMEA.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, 5+ years of payroll experience, and German (B2) plus English proficiency. Prioritization, communication, and problem-solving are essential.