German-Speaking Global Payroll Specialist

Zalaris; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multicultural work environment

Career development opportunities

Exposure to SAP & SuccessFactors

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Zalaris in Chennai (India) seeks an experienced Global Payroll Specialist with strong German language skills to join our Global Payroll team. You will manage payroll data, process inputs, handle queries, and produce reports for multiple EU/EMEA countries, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

You will work with SAP Payroll and SAP SuccessFactors, coordinate with stakeholders, and support payroll transformation initiatives in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of progressive payroll operations experience across multiple EU/EMEA countries.
• Hands-on SAP Payroll (HCM) and SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central/EC Payroll) experience.
• German language skills at B2–C1 level desirable.
• Experience supporting or processing German payroll is a strong advantage.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Register and maintain employee data including tax information and pension control.
• Maintain organizational structure and absence/attendance records.
• Input payroll data such as deductions, benefits, bonuses, and new salaries.
• Prepare and deliver payroll reports to stakeholders.
• Handle service requests through C4C system and inquiries by phone.
• Produce contracts and other employment documentation; maintain archives.
• Solve problems and act as case manager for complex payroll issues.
• Train and guide other team members.
• Perform additional tasks linked to the primary scope of the position.

Skills

Payroll operations

SAP Payroll

SAP HCM

SAP SuccessFactors

German language

English communication

Excel

Stakeholder management

Multi-country payroll

Tools

SAP Payroll (HCM)

SAP SuccessFactors

Excel

C4C system

Job description

Job Description:

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Global Payroll Specialist with strong German language skills to join our Global Payroll team and support the delivery of accurate and timely payroll services across multiple countries. The role will involve managing employee and payroll data, processing payroll inputs, handling payroll-related queries and cases, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with local payroll requirements.

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 significant exposure to multiple EMEA and EU countries.
• Hands-on, in-depth experience with SAP Payroll (SAP HCM) and SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central / Employee Central Payroll).
• German language skills at B2–C1 level are highly desirable.
• Previous experience supporting or processing German payroll is a strong advantage.
• Experience working with German-speaking employees, stakeholders, or clients is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; fluent in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a service-oriented environment.
• Digital affinity and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and payroll processes.

What we offer

• A multicultural and international working environment.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career growth.
• Exposure to international payroll processes, HR technologies, SAP, and SuccessFactors.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The opportunity to contribute to HR and payroll transformation projects and help deliver high-quality services to international clients.