Payroll Manager (mfd)

J.M. Huber Corporation; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global industrial firm based in Germany is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll delivery and compliance across EMEA. This hands-on role includes managing external payroll providers, ensuring compliance with local laws, and supporting payroll system transitions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in HR or related field, experience with payroll processes in Germany/Austria, and fluency in German and English. Competitive benefits and a flexible hybrid work model are offered.

Leistungen

Dynamic work environment

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Solid hands-on experience managing outsourced payroll and time & attendance processes across Germany, Austria and ideally wider EMEA.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, tax and social security requirements particularly in Germany and Austria.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).

Aufgaben

• Manage and deliver accurate, timely end-to-end payroll across EMEA.
• Ensure compliance with local tax, social security and labor law requirements.
• Produce payroll and time reports and support audits.

Kenntnisse

Dayforce

Paychex

Payroll Management

Ceridian

Paylocity

SOX

Payroll

ADP

Kronos

Human Resources

JD Edwards

Workday

Ausbildung

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration or a related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

ADP

Jobbeschreibung

Portfolio Business : Huber Engineered Materials

Huber Engineed Materials is a division of J.M. Huber Corporation and at its Martinswerk site in Bergheim near Cologne produces over 100 specialty chemical products based on aluminum hydroxide and aluminum oxide for a wide range of industrial applications. Nearly 500 highly skilled employees leverage the expertise of a company with over 100 years of history to deliver innovative customer-focused solutions.

Purpose of Job

This is a hands‑on role responsible for payroll delivery time & attendance processes and benefits support across the EMEA region. The scope includes two manufacturing sites in Germany and Austria as well as remote employees in other EMEA countries. Payroll processing is outsourced; however this role owns payroll inputs data quality audits and day‑to‑day compliance management.

The position also supports the transition to a more centralized and standardized EMEA payroll platform integrated with Huber’s Global HRIS and works closely with the Corporate Benefits team to provide regional insights and support locally compliant globally aligned benefit programs.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver accurate, timely end‑to‑end payroll across EMEA working hands‑on with external payroll providers.
• Prepare, review and validate payroll inputs and outputs, resolving payroll discrepancies with HR Finance and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with local tax, social security and labor law requirements.
• Provide operational support for SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) including testing upgrades and issue resolution.
• Own and administer Time & Attendance systems ensuring accurate data and legal compliance.
• Produce payroll and time reports and support audits and year‑end activities.
• Support salary reviews, bonus payments and statutory benefits administration.
• Manage and support a small regional payroll team and drive continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Solid hands‑on experience managing outsourced payroll and time & attendance processes across Germany, Austria and ideally wider EMEA.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, tax and social security requirements particularly in Germany and Austria.
• Experience working with Time & Attendance systems and their integration with payroll.
• Confident in managing payroll vendors and resolving operational and system‑related issues.
• Well organized, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel and experienced with payroll and HR systems (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors, ADP or similar).
• Relevant payroll or HR certifications (e.g. German payroll qualifications or equivalent) are preferred.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Background in supporting a manufacturing or industrial workforce and collaborating with works councils / co‑determination is preferred.
• Experience supporting payroll system transitions, process standardization or shared service models is desirable.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.

Key Skills

• Dayforce
• Paychex
• Payroll Management
• Ceridian
• Paylocity
• SOX
• Payroll
• ADP
• Kronos
• Human Resources
• JD Edwards
• Workday

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Ready to make an impact

We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits and a flexible hybrid work model, all while empowering you with possibilities for professional development in a cross‑cultural setting.

Application Process

If you are excited about this opportunity we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application in English and our HR team will get back to you shortly. We look forward to exploring how we can succeed together.