Remote Payroll Lead, EMEA | Germany Focus

via; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Office in Amsterdam (optional)

Monthly health stipend

Job summary

Via is seeking a Payroll Lead EMEA to own the end-to-end payroll for over 1,400 employees across the region, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing. You’ll supervise payroll for Germany hourly workforce while guiding payroll managers across Israel and the rest of Europe.

We welcome remote candidates, with travel up to once a month to Berlin or Amsterdam to collaborate with local teams. You’ll work with Finance, People, and Operations to strengthen payroll processes and support our

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience in Germany, including hourly/shift-based employees.
• Experience with payroll in other EMEA countries.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems (P&I Loga).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• English fluent; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the monthly payroll process for Via Germany with internal teams and external provider.
• Provide leadership to Payroll Managers across Israel and Europe.
• Monitor changes in German tax regs and wage laws; ensure compliance.
• Perform payroll audits and implement process improvements and controls.
• Manage benefit deductions and tax withholdings, ensure accurate reporting.
• Lead payroll-related financial reporting from journal entries to GL reconciliation.
• Support escalated payroll queries from Support Operations.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects to strengthen payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll Germany

Excel advanced

Cross-border payroll

Communication

Leadership

Tools

P&I Loga

Job description

Via is seeking a Payroll Lead EMEA to own the end-to-end payroll for over 1,400 employees across the region, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing. You’ll supervise payroll for Germany hourly workforce while guiding payroll managers across Israel and the rest of Europe.

We welcome remote candidates, with travel up to once a month to Berlin or Amsterdam to collaborate with local teams. You’ll work with Finance, People, and Operations to strengthen payroll processes and support our