Junior Payroll and Time Management Specialist with German (fixed-term contract for 18 months)

our future employee; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Junior Payroll and Time Management Specialist with German for an 18-month fixed-term contract.

The role focuses on payroll transactions, time management, data integrity, and reporting, requiring German and English at B2 level and 0–2 years in HR operations. The candidate will collaborate with the team to ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery and process improvements.

Qualifications

• German (minimum B2) and English (B2) language skills.
• 0–2 years of experience in HR Operations, Employee Services, HR Administration, Payroll, or related field.
• Completed higher education preferably in HR or related areas.
• Motivation to learn and grow expertise in Payroll & Time Management.
• Willingness to contribute to process optimization and Speak-Up culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactional payroll and time management processes ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Maintain employee data, handle tax-related matters, onboarding and offboarding, and audit data for timely payroll execution.
• Create time management reports, perform quality checks, and conduct recurring annual activities.
• Respond to payroll and time management inquiries via phone and email using the case management system.
• Participate in projects and work in a target-driven environment focused on service quality.

Skills

German language

English language

Education

Higher education in HR

Tools

SAP

Interflex

Workforce

ServiceNow

MS Office/Excel

SuccessFactors

Job description

Junior Payroll and Time Management Specialist with German (fixed-term contract for 18 months)

The position

Looking for a role where you can bring your knowledge and passion for Payroll & Time Management to life? Help us build Payroll & Time Management with focus on operational excellence and splendid customer experience – with a right first-time attitude. If you are a good team player, always aiming for continuous improvements and if you would like to be part of our exiting journey ahead, then Payroll & Time Management is your place to be!

This position is offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 18 months.

Tasks & responsibilities

As a Junior Payroll and Time Specialist with German, you will be responsible for:

• Managing transactional payroll and time management processes, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with internal and external regulations, in collaboration with other team members.
• Maintaining employee data, processing tax-related matters, handling new hires and terminations, managing system interfaces, and auditing payroll and time management data to ensure accuracy and timely payroll execution.
• Creating time management reports, performing quality checks, and carrying out recurring annual time management activities (e.g., submitting holiday entitlement data).
• Responding to payroll and time management inquiries via phone and email, using our case management system.
• Participating in projects and working in a target-driven environment where service quality is measured and continuously improved.

About our future employee

You should possess strong German and English language skills (minimum B2 level) and have 0-2 years of experience in HR Operations, Employee Services, HR Administration, Payroll, or another HR-related field. While experience in Payroll & Time Management is an advantage, the most important qualities are your motivation to learn and your willingness to grow your expertise in this area.

Additionally, we are looking for:

• Completed higher education preferably in HR field or related areas.
• Distinct empathy, team spirit, accountability, and service orientation.
• Positive approach with ability to come up with ideas in our Speak‑Up culture and participate in process optimization.
• Proven ability to capture complex issues in a solution-oriented working style (e.g. in the HR 3-pilar‑model).
• Preferably working experience with SAP, Interflex, Workforce, ServiceNow, MS Office (advanced in Excel) and SuccessFactors.

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity in all its forms, including disability. Our accessible office environment and dedication to equal opportunities support every employee in reaching their full potential.