German Payroll Specialist

ZALARIS Deutschland AG; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zalaris Deutschland AG is seeking an experienced German Payroll Specialist to join our Global Payroll team and ensure accurate and timely payroll services for Germany-based employees. You will manage employee data, payroll inputs, inquiries, and documentation while resolving complex payroll cases.

Key qualifications include 6–8 years of German payroll experience, solid knowledge of German payroll regulations, experience with SAP HCM/Payroll or SAP SuccessFactors, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of progressive payroll experience with German payroll.

Responsibilities

• Register and maintain employee payroll data and inputs.

Skills

German payroll

End-to-end payroll

German regulatory knowledge

SAP HCM / SAP Payroll

SAP SuccessFactors

Microsoft Excel

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP HCM

SAP Payroll

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for an experienced German Payroll Specialist to join our Global Payroll team and take responsibility for delivering accurate and timely payroll-related services for employees in Germany. The role will involve managing employee and payroll data, handling payroll inputs and queries, supporting payroll processes and documentation, and resolving complex payroll-related cases.

Your Responsibilities

• Registration and maintenance of employee data (e.g., new hires, changes, terminations, tax information, pension control)
• Maintenance of organizational structure
• Absence /attendance registration and handling
• Registration of payroll data input (e.g., deductions, benefits, bonuses, new salaries)
• Preparation and delivery of reports
• Handling service requests through C4C system and inquiries by phone
• Producing the contracts and other employment related documentation Maintaining physical and / or electronical archive
• To solve problems and be a case manager for complex multi functional issues.
• Train and guide other team members.
• Performing any additional tasks, linked to the primary scope of the position.

Your Experience and Skills

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in payroll operations, with strong hands‑on experience in German payroll.
• Solid knowledge of German payroll processes, statutory requirements, taxes, social security and employment-related regulations.
• Experience managing end-to-end or significant parts of the German payroll cycle, including payroll inputs, employee data, absences, deductions, benefits and reporting.
• Experience working with payroll systems or HRIS platforms. SAP HCM / SAP Payroll and/or SAP SuccessFactors experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluent English; German language skills are highly desirable.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage complex payroll cases and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.