Payroll Analyst

Amazon; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global e-commerce company is seeking a Payroll Analyst to oversee payroll processing for Germany. The ideal candidate will have at least a year of payroll or HR experience, strong analytical skills, and fluency in German and English. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end payroll operations and enhancing payroll controls. This role requires proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with payroll software such as SAP and Workday. A commitment to customer service and process improvement is essential. The company offers a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifikationen

• 1+ year payroll/HR experience or 3+ years professional experience.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Deep knowledge in tax, labour code, and social security.

Aufgaben

• Deliver end-to-end payroll processing for Germany.
• Execute payroll controls from Source to Gross.
• Resolve payroll queries and support vendor relationships.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in German

Good English language skills

Advanced user of MS Excel

Strong analytical capabilities

Excellent customer service orientation

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Workday

ADP software

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about delivering flawless payroll services that make a real difference in employees' lives? We're looking for a customer-obsessed Payroll Analyst who'll go beyond just processing numbers to create exceptional experiences. Join us to lead end-to-end payroll operations where your expertise will directly impact thousands of employees across multiple countries.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end payroll processing for Germany
• Execute and enhance payroll controls (Source to Gross, Gross to Net)
• Complete standard accounting reconciliations
• Resolve payroll queries
• Support vendor relationships and performance management
• Partner with Benefits, Compensation, Stock Options, HR, and Finance teams
• Suggest process improvements using Six Sigma methodology
• Support payroll components of strategic initiatives
• Deliver on payroll part of country expansion projects
• Contribute innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency
• Upkeep of payroll processes and inventory (SOPs, process maps etc.)
• Raise blockers and issues senior analysts and managers

Qualifications

• 1+ year payroll/HR experience OR 3+ years professional experience (non-payroll /HR)
• Fluency in German plus good English language skills
• Advanced user of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
• Strong analytical and statistical capabilities
• Experience with root cause analysis
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Deep controllership / statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labour code, social security, garnishments, pension, benefits, terminations)
• Familiar with SAP, PeopleSoft, Workday, ADP software

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