HR & Payroll Specialist with German

Strada; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

MultiSport card

Home-office option

Development opportunities

Job summary

Strada in Kraków, Poland, is seeking an HR & Payroll Specialist fluent in German to manage end-to-end German payroll and related HR tasks within our global team. You will ensure data accuracy, process tickets on time, and support change requests while keeping information confidential.

The role requires 2–3 years of payroll experience, strong English and German (B2+), and MS Office skills. We offer private medical care, MultiSport card, home-office options, and development opportunities in a

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of payroll experience in HR outsourcing or corporate environment.
• Very good English and German skills (B2 minimum).
• Knowledge of payroll inputs/outputs, timekeeping, tax filing/compliance and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Independently process German payroll end to end according to standards.
• Monitor and manage ticket queues to meet defined timelines.
• Identify deviations and support change request opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Produce standard and client-specific payroll reports, including year-end needs.
• Review and validate data for accuracy and initiate corrections.
• Answer German payroll questions and requests; provide knowledge transfers to peers.
• Support system maintenance testing and issue coordination.

Skills

German (B2+)

English (B2+)

Data accuracy

Ticketing

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Office

Job description

**HR & Payroll Specialist with German** HR & Payroll Specialist performs all life-cycle payroll transactions and activities to ensure the processing of an accurate and timely payroll. Displays decision-making skills that support company and payroll policies. **Key responsibilities:*** Independently process German payroll from end to end according the defined standards and client requirements including all associated payroll tasks* Monitor and manage ticket queues using the appropriate tools to ensure tickets are handled per the defined timelines and do not exceed expected thresholds* Identify deviations from the standard scope of service and act accordingly including the identification and support of change request opportunities* Recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information* Produce and understand standard and client specific payroll reports including statutory year end reporting needs* Review and validate data for accuracy and completeness and initiates corrections per the defined standards* Answer German payroll related questions and requests* Provide clear knowledge transfers to peers* Support and manage system maintenance testing* Support technical issue coordination and resolution* Maintains current knowledge of legislation requirements; system updates, changes and overall payroll procedures* Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned**Requirements:*** Around 2-3 years relevant experience administering Payroll in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing or Corporate environment* Very good English and German skills (B2 minimum)* Strong knowledge of the various inputs and outputs such as third party interfaces, timekeeping, tax filing/compliance, benefits and other key areas that integrate with payroll* Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint* Ability to identify and mitigate risks* Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment* Attention to detail* Excellent written and verbal skills* Self-motivated and a willingness to learn* Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures**What we offer:*** Private medical care (Luxmed)* Benefit platform (MultiSport card, cinema tickets, vouchers, and many more)* Possibility to work from home* Possibility for development within a multinational organization* Excellent work atmosphere **At Strada, our values guide everything we do:*** **Anticipate Customer Needs** – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.* **Own the Outcome** – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.* **Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter** – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.* **Empower Each Other to Solve Problems** – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.* **Care About Our Work** **and Our People**– We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right. **Benefits**At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process. **Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success. **Diversity Policy Statement**Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter. **Authorization to work in the Employing Country**To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.