Senior HR Administration Specialist - Compensation & Payroll (m/f/d)

TYTAN Technologies GmbH; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Virtual stock options

€106/month flexible benefits

Zusammenfassung

TYTAN Technologies GmbH in Munich is seeking a Senior HR Administration Specialist with deep compensation and payroll expertise. You will own the compensation framework, benchmark pay ranges, and oversee end-to-end payroll with external providers.

You will also manage benefits, maintain master data, and ensure compliance with German payroll regulations. A strong analytical mindset and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HR administration, payroll, or compensation.
• Strong hands-on payroll process experience and data integrity.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Datev is a plus.
• Excellent Excel skills and data analysis ability.
• Fluency in German and English is required.

Aufgaben

• Own compensation benchmarking framework and scalable model design.
• Lead end-to-end monthly payroll in coordination with external providers.
• Maintain employee master data for payroll and compensation.
• Ensure payroll compliance with German law and social security.
• Manage benefits offerings and evaluate market benchmarks.
• Develop reports on payroll costs, compensation trends, and benefits usage.

Kenntnisse

Payroll management

HR analytics

German/English bilingual

Excel proficiency

HRIS experience

Datev experience

Compensation principles

Stakeholder coordination

Confidential data handling

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

HRIS

Datev

Payroll systems

Jobbeschreibung

TYTAN Technologies

At TYTAN, we aim to set a global standard in autonomous air defense with AI-driven, cost-efficient systems that counter unmanned aerial threats at scale. We protect people. We protect critical infrastructure. We protect Europe's sovereignty. We’re looking for a Senior HR Administration Specialist with deep expertise in compensation and payroll to build the strategic and operational backbone TYTAN's compensation plan

This is not a purely administrative role. You'll be the internal expert on compensation structure, payroll accuracy, and benefits strategy, running a flawless day-to-day payroll operations, you will also act as a key point of contact for employees, managers, HR, Finance, and external payroll providers, ensuring payroll and compensation data is accurate, processes are well controlled, and employee queries are resolved efficiently. This role is ideal for someone strong payroll expertise with excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and a service-oriented approach.

Your Roadmap to make an Impact

Compensation Strategy & Benchmarking

• Build and maintain TYTAN's salary benchmarking framework, ensuring pay ranges are competitive, internally consistent, and grounded in real market data
• Design a scalable compensation model and leveling approach that can support TYTAN's growth over the next several years, not just its current headcount
• Continuously benchmark and compare benefits offerings against market standards, recommending adjustments to stay competitive as TYTAN scales
• Partner with leadership on compensation decisions for new hires, promotions, and salary reviews, bringing data-backed recommendations rather than ad hoc judgment calls

Payroll Operations

• Own end-to-end monthly payroll processing in coordination with external payroll providers/tax advisors, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
• Maintain and update employee master data relevant to payroll and compensation (contracts, salary changes, benefits, terminations, parental leave, etc.)
• Ensure full payroll compliance with German labor law, tax regulations, and social security requirements

Benefits

• Own TYTAN's benefits offering end-to-end administration, employee communication, and ongoing evaluation against market benchmarks
• Identify and recommend new or improved benefits as part of the broader compensation strategy

Tools, Process & Reporting

• Evaluate, implement, and/or optimize HR/payroll systems to support compensation and payroll processes as TYTAN scales
• Prepare reports and analytics on payroll costs, compensation trends, and benefits utilization for People Ops, Finance, and leadership
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll and compensation
• Build and document scalable compensation and payroll processes, since much of this infrastructure is still being established at TYTAN

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in HR administration, payroll, compensation, or a similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll processes.
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems; Datev is a plus.
• Good understanding of compensation principles and payroll-related legislation.
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive employee information.
• Experience coordinating with Finance, payroll providers, and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Fluency in German and English is required

Why TYTAN?

• Build technology with real operational impact: Develop autonomous defence systems designed to protect lives and strengthen Europe's security
• Shape scalable defence capabilities: Work on solutions built for mass deployment, cost efficiency, resilience, and reliable production at scale
• Contribute to networked air defence: Help integrate our systems into multi-layered defence architectures alongside sensors, command systems, and effectors
• Develop for real-world operations: Build capabilities together with end users and improve them continuously based on direct operational feedback
• Move fast and take ownership: Work in a focused, high-performance team where decisions are made quickly and individual contributions have immediate impact
• Define a new generation of defence technology: Join early and help shape the products, engineering standards, culture, and direction of a fast-growing deep-tech company
• Work with an international mission-driven team: Collaborate with experienced specialists united by the goal of creating sovereign and effective security capabilities for Europe

Our Benefits

• Virtual stock options: Participate in our success through Virtual stock options (VSOPs) at the company's current valuation
• Monthly allowances: €106/month in flexible benefits