German Payroll Generalist - Hybrid, Bonus & Healthcare

Randstad Polska Sp. z o.o.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Extra vacation days

Hybrid work model

Internet allowance

Glasses/kids

Job summary

Randstad Polska Sp. z o.o.

in Kraków is seeking a Payroll Generalist to support end-to-end HR and payroll processes for the German market, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely execution across the employee lifecycle. You will collaborate with external German payroll providers, HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP) and Finance, handling inquiries in English and German (B2/C1), while driving process improvements within a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• proven experience in HR Operations, Payroll Support, or an HR Shared Services environment.
• solid understanding of end-to-end employee lifecycle processes; practical exposure to German labor law or payroll principles is a distinct advantage.
• practical experience working with HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP or equivalent) and ticketing/case management tools.
• fluency in English and German (minimum B2/C1 level).
• strong communication, stakeholder collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• own and execute assigned end-to-end HR and payroll administration processes for German entities, covering onboarding, lifecycle changes, time and absence tracking, and offboarding
• ensure consistent process governance, execution quality, and alignment across People Services teams and service delivery models
• maintain, govern, and regularly update SOPs, knowledge base articles, and process maps to keep operational documentation audit-read.
• drive process optimization, simplification, and automation initiatives across German HR and payroll workflows to eliminate manual effort and reduce cycle times
• perform root-cause analysis on recurring payroll discrepancies, administrative errors, and case escalations, implementing sustainable corrective actions
• leverage service metrics, ticketing data, and employee feedback to identify operational trends, set improvement priorities, and elevate the overall employee experience
• partner closely with external German payroll providers, local HR teams, and internal Finance to ensure accurate data exchange and smooth payroll runs
• serve as a primary point of contact for German-speaking employees and people leaders, resolving complex inquiries professionally via the case management system
• influence cross-functional stakeholders and project teams to drive decision-making and ensure operational needs align with broader HR transformation initiatives
• ensure strict adherence of HR and payroll processes to German labor legislation, GDPR/data privacy regulations, and internal control standards
• execute internal control procedures, perform periodic data audits and reconciliations, and monitor operational compliance risks
• support audits by providing required documentation, tracking findings, and remediating identified compliance gaps in a timely manner.

Skills

English language

German language

Tools

Workday

SAP

Ticketing system

Job description

Randstad Polska Sp. z o.o.

in Kraków is seeking a Payroll Generalist to support end-to-end HR and payroll processes for the German market, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely execution across the employee lifecycle. You will collaborate with external German payroll providers, HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP) and Finance, handling inquiries in English and German (B2/C1), while driving process improvements within a hybrid work setup.