Payroll Manager - Remote

Via; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Urban Sports Club membership

Company pension scheme (bAV) with 20%

30 vacation days

Zusammenfassung

Via Germany is seeking a Payroll Manager to own the end-to-end payroll for 900+ hourly employees across Germany. You will collaborate with Finance, People, and Operations to ensure timely, accurate payroll processing and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of German payroll experience, strong Excel and HRIS skills (P&I Loga), and fluency in English (German a plus). This role offers a competitive salary, equity, and a Berlin office.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of payroll experience in Germany, including hourly/shift-based employees.
• Strong knowledge of German payroll regulations and tax requirements.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems (P&I Loga).

Aufgaben

• Own and drive the monthly payroll process for Via Germany with external provider and internal teams.
• Monitor changes in German tax regulations, wage laws, and compliance requirements.
• Perform regular payroll audits to maintain accuracy and implement improvements and controls.
• Manage benefit deductions and tax withholdings with accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Lead payroll-related financial reporting, including journal entries and GL reconciliation.
• Support escalated payroll queries and contribute to cross-functional projects.

Kenntnisse

Payroll management

German payroll regulations

Excel

HRIS

P&I Loga

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

P&I Loga

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.

As a Payroll Manager forVia Germany, you’ll own the end-to-end payroll process for 900+ hourly employees across the region - keeping one of the most critical parts of our business running smoothly, accurately, and compliantly. As we continue to scale across Europe, you’ll work closely with our Finance, People, and Operations teams to strengthen payroll processes and ensure our teams are paid reliably and on time, every month.

What You’ll Do

• Own and drive the monthly payroll process for Via Germany - partnering closely with our external payroll provider and internal Finance, People, and Operations teams to ensure accurate, timely execution every month.
• Monitor changes in German tax regulations, wage laws, and compliance requirements, making sure our processes stay aligned with evolving regulatory standards.
• Perform regular payroll audits to maintain the accuracy and integrity of employee pay data, and proactively design and implement process improvements and internal controls.
• Manage benefit deductions and tax withholdings, ensuring calculations and reporting are precise, compliant, and handled with the highest confidentiality.
• Lead payroll-related financial reporting - from preparing journal entries to reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Support on escalated payroll queries that the Support Operations team can’t resolve independently.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and operational improvements that strengthen payroll processes and support the broader Finance team.

Who You Are

• You bring 5+ years of payroll experience in Germany, including with hourly/shift-based employees, with a strong grasp of local regulations and tax requirements.
• You’re comfortable working with HRIS and payroll systems such as P&I Loga, and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• You work with precision and ownership - detail-oriented, reliable, and able to meet strict deadlines independently.
• You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across Finance, People, and other internal teams.
• You’re proactive and process-driven, always looking for ways to improve workflows and make things run more smoothly.
• Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good.
• Salary range: between €70,000-€90,000 per year, plus equity. Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills.
• If you’re based in Berlin: a lovely office in the heart of the city at Chausseestraße, weekly team lunches and breakfast - anda team you’ll love working with.
• Urban Sports Club membership.
• Company pension scheme (bAV) with a 20% employer contribution.
• 30 vacation days a year.

There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer.

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