German Payroll Expert — End-to-End & Compliance

Strada; Granada; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Strada is seeking a payroll professional to manage German payroll end-to-end within an international, fast-paced environment. You will handle data integrity, timeliness, and compliance across payroll processes while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role requires fluent German and English, a strong track record in German payroll, and experience with HRIS systems like Workday/SAP/PeopleSoft. The position offers growth in a global company with diverse projects.

Qualifications

• fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong hands-on experience with German payroll processes.
• Ideally 3+ years of relevant payroll experience, preferably within German payroll.
• Experience processing payroll end-to-end in an HR Outsourcing, Shared Services, HR Consulting or corporate environment.
• Good understanding of payroll controls, deadlines and data accuracy requirements.
• Experience working with HR and payroll data.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems such as Workday, SAP or PeopleSoft is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently process German Payroll End-to-End, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
• Perform payroll and HR data management activities in line with SLAs and quality standards.
• Support statutory, year-end and payroll reporting activities.
• Apply strong knowledge of German payroll processes and country-specific requirements to resolve payroll queries and issues.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members and contribute to knowledge transfer activities.
• Respond to tickets, calls and employee/client queries within agreed SLA timescales and to a high standard.
• Liaise with clients, internal stakeholders and third parties regarding payroll-related matters.
• Support system maintenance, testing and implementation activities when required.
• Complete SOC controls on time and provide the necessary evidence.
• Participate in root cause analysis and recommend preventive actions to avoid recurring payroll issues.
• Maintain process documentation and DWIs to ensure procedures remain accurate and up to date.
• Report system issues and defects with sufficient information and evidence for investigation.
• Escalate deviations from the agreed scope of service to the Service Manager.
• Handle sensitive and confidential employee and payroll information appropriately.
• Participate in projects and other activities as required.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

German payroll

Payroll end-to-end

HRIS/Payroll systems

Excel

Workday

SAP

PeopleSoft

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting, HR, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Workday

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Strada is seeking a payroll professional to manage German payroll end-to-end within an international, fast-paced environment. You will handle data integrity, timeliness, and compliance across payroll processes while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role requires fluent German and English, a strong track record in German payroll, and experience with HRIS systems like Workday/SAP/PeopleSoft. The position offers growth in a global company with diverse projects.