Senior Payroll Specialist | Global Manufacturing Business | Berlin | Germany

Renaix Ltd; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global manufacturing company based in Berlin is looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage German payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience, strong knowledge of payroll laws, and expertise in SAP HCM. Fluency in German and English is required. This role involves collaboration with HR and Finance, ensuring compliance and improving payroll processes within a dynamic team.

Qualifikationen

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience with German payroll in a large corporate setting.
• Strong working knowledge of German payroll laws and procedures.
• SAP HCM experience is essential.

Aufgaben

• Act as the main contact for German HR/payroll reporting.
• Prepare and process payroll using SAP HCM.
• Handle tax, social insurance, and compliance-related documentation.
• Partner with the Works Council & unions, ensuring smooth coordination.
• Lead SAP-HCM improvements: manage change requests and testing.

Kenntnisse

German payroll laws and procedures

SAP HCM

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP HCM

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Payroll Specialist | Global Manufacturing Business | Berlin | Germany

Join a fast-growing, international team at the heart of our client’s Berlin-based Shared Services Centre. This is your opportunity to take ownership of German payroll operations while supporting a global network of entities.

The Role:

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things payroll in Germany. You’ll manage payroll cycles (on- and off-cycle), work closely with Finance and HR, and act as a key player in system improvements and audits. You’ll also support business partners and maintain alignment with German tax and labour regulations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Act as the main contact for German HR/payroll reporting

Prepare and process payroll using SAP HCM

Handle tax, social insurance, and compliance-related documentation

Partner with the Works Council & unions, ensuring smooth coordination

Lead SAP-HCM improvements: manage change requests and testing

What We’re Looking For:

2–4 years of hands-on experience with German payroll in a large corporate setting

Strong working knowledge of German payroll laws and procedures

SAP HCM experience is essential

Fluent in German and English (written & spoken)

A degree is preferred but not mandatory – experience and expertise are key!

If you are interested, please click Apply Now or send a copy of your up-to-date CV to Gareth Mortimer,[e-mail] (Vacancy ref: 27470).