EMEA Payroll Specialist (Austria)

Danaher Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Danaher Corporation seeks a Payroll Specialist (f/m/d) to own end-to-end payroll for Austria and other regions. This remote role supports EMEA, with a focus on compliance, data accuracy, and system harmonization.

You will handle complex calculations, off-cycle payments, and regulatory filings while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and standardized workflows across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or human resources.
• At least 5 years of experience processing complex payroll.
• Strong end-to-end payroll expertise with complex calculations.
• Strong Austrian payroll expertise and knowledge of Austrian regulations.
• German language proficiency at least B2; English proficiency.
• Ability to manage priorities and escalate appropriately.
• Bilingual English and German preferred.
• Experience with ADP, Workday, SAP, or similar payroll systems.
• Attention to detail and cross-functional communication.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.

Responsibilities

• Process Austrian and other DACH payrolls with precision and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with country, regional, and local payroll regulations.
• Manage off-cycle payments, adjustments, and final pay calculations.
• Prepare and submit required filings and reports.
• Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing.
• Escalate and resolve payroll discrepancies; support senior analysts.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Interpret payroll policies across jurisdictions.
• Maintain and audit payroll records including tax withholdings and benefits.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades and integrations for consistency.
• Support rollout of standardized payroll workflows across EMEA.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

German language proficiency

English proficiency

Multi-country operations

Prioritization & decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or HR

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Job description

Bring more to life. At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Our 63,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we’re committed to hiring and developing from within. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Payroll Specialist (f/m/d)

The Payroll Specialist (f/m/d) owns and delivers end‑to‑end payroll execution for assigned countries or regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. The Payroll Specialist serves as a subject‑matter expert for payroll operations, supports complex statutory and system requirements, and plays a key role in harmonization, escalation management, and continuous improvement across EMEA. This position reports to Payroll Manager and is part of the Corporate organization. This is a remote position and candidates may be based in Austria, Poland, or Hungary.

Задачи:

• Process Austrian and other DACH payrolls with precision and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with country, regional, and local payroll regulations.
• Manage off-cycle payments, adjustments, and final pay calculations.
• Prepare and submit required filings and reports
• Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing.
• Escalate and resolve payroll discrepancies and serve as escalation point for Senior Payroll Analysts and Payroll Analysts.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Interpret payroll policies across jurisdictions.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, benefits, and direct deposits.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configuration to ensure regional consistency.
• Support the rollout of standardized payroll workflows across the EMEA region.
• Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures.
• Provide input on harmonization milestones and system enhancements.

Требования:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or Human Resources
• At least 5 years of experience processing complex payroll
• Strong end‑to‑end payroll expertise, including complex calculations and statutory requirements.
• Strong hands‑on Austrian payroll expertise and knowledge of Austrian payroll requirements and regulations.
• German language proficiency at a minimum B2 level, as German is required for the day‑to‑day responsibilities of the role.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Ability to independently manage priorities and make sound decisions.
• Confidence in handling escalations and sensitive payroll matters.
• Bilingual capability strongly preferred: English and German
• Advanced experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or similar.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with employees and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proven problem‑solving abilities to troubleshoot payroll issues and implement solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑country operational environment.

Отраслевые детали:

This role is part of the Enterprise Payroll organisation within Danaher and is not aligned to a specific Operating Company or Platform. For administrative purposes, this position is posted under Austria/ Danaher legal entity. However, this is a remote role and applications are welcome from candidates located in Austria, Poland, or Hungary. The employing legal entity for the successful candidate will be determined at offer stage, based on location, business requirements and applicable local regulations. The posting location reflects system and administrative requirements only. Candidates based in Austria, Poland, or Hungary will be considered for the position. Priority consideration will be given to associates formally identified as at risk of redundancy for suitable alternative roles, provided they meet the requirements of the position and in line with applicable local laws and policies. For candidates employed in Austria: The minimum gross annual salary for this position is EUR 66,333–75,000 based on the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The actual compensation may be higher depending on qualifications and relevant experience.