Senior Payroll and Time Management Specialist with German

Jobs2Web; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs2Web in Poland seeks a Senior Payroll and Time Management Specialist to lead end-to-end payroll processing for the German market, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to optimize processes and support a Hire-to-Retire Shared Services environment.

The role requires fluent German and English (C1), 4+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of SAP HR Payroll and SuccessFactors, with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Fluent German and English (min. C1) and min. 4 years end-to-end payroll processing in the German market.
• Completed higher education, preferably in HR or a related field.
• Certified knowledge of German wage tax and social security.
• Empathy, team spirit, accountability and service orientation.
• Proficiency using SAP HR Payroll & SuccessFactors.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Positive, proactive, and able to contribute ideas in a Speak-Up culture.
• Experience with Process Transition & Transformation is a plus.
• Experience with ServiceNow & MS Office, advanced in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Handle transactional A-Z payroll processing and ensure compliance.
• Maintain payroll accounts and centralized tasks for accurate payouts.
• Address inquiries via phone and email using case management system.
• Participate in projects to improve service quality.
• Own complex competence centers and train team members.

Skills

German language

English language

Payroll processing

Time management

Customer service

SAP HR Payroll

SuccessFactors

MS Excel

Education

Higher education in HR or related field

Tools

SAP HR Payroll

SuccessFactors

ServiceNow

MS Office

Excel

Job description

The position

Are you looking for a role where you can bring your expertise and passion for Payroll & Time Management to life? Join us in shaping Payroll & Time Management with a focus on operational excellence and exceptional customer experience – all with a right-first-time approach. If you are a strong team player, continuously strive for improvement, and are eager to be part of our exciting journey ahead, then Payroll & Time Management is the place for you!

Tasks & responsibilities

As Senior Payroll and Time Management Specialist you are responsible for:

• The transactional A-Z processing, the operationalization, and the professional support in the area of Payroll & Time Management following internal and external compliance regulations.
• Regular maintenance of payroll accounts and centralized tasks to ensure accurate payouts will be part of your daily responsibilities.
• Answering inquiries related to Payroll and Time Management with simple to very complex substance by phone and e-mail using our case management system.
• You may work on projects in a target-driven environment where service quality is measured and continuously improved.
• As the owner of at least one complex competence center, you will collaborate closely with relevant internal and external stakeholders and provide updates or training to the team.

About our future employee

You should be fluent in German & English (min. C1) and have min. 4 years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing within the German market, preferably in a Hire-to-Retire Shared Services environment, with a willingness to learn on the job.

Additionally, we are looking for:

• Completed higher education, preferably in HR or a related field.
• Certified knowledge of German wage tax and social security.
• Distinct empathy, team spirit, accountability, and service orientation.
• Proficiency using SAP HR Payroll & Success Factors.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• A positive approach, with the ability to contribute ideas in our Speak-Up culture and actively participate in process optimization.
• Proven ability to address complex issues in a solution-oriented working style (e.g. in the HR 3-pillar-model).
• Preferably working experience in Process Transition & Transformation.
• Preferably working experience with ServiceNow & MS Office (advanced in Excel).