German Payroll Specialist

Vistra; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra is seeking a German Payroll Administrator for iiPay, part of Global payroll division. This full-time role can be based in Hungary, Poland or Romania and supports international clients with German payrolls. Remote work is supported with occasional office visits as requested.

You will collaborate with the German payroll team across multiple countries to ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing. We value strong German payroll experience, excellent communication and data handling in

Qualifications

• Must have German payroll experience.
• Ability to deliver accurate German payrolls for international clients.
• Strong communication and coordination to ensure compliant payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Payroll delivery and service level management.
• Operational excellence in payroll processes.
• Clear and proactive client communications.
• Knowledge of German statutory processes and deadlines.
• Onboarding new German payrolls with implementation team.
• Escalation and problem resolution when needed.

Skills

German payroll

Communication

Multitasking

Excel skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.
At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a German Payroll Administrator for our iiPay business, part of our award winning Global payroll division. Reporting to the German Payroll Operations Manager, this full-time, permanent position can be based in our Hungary, Poland or Romania offices and offers local coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact on our payroll business and its growth.
All our roles can be performed remotely with occasional visits to the office as requested by your manager. Where we have office locations, our team members are welcome to work remotely, on a hybrid basis or fully office based as they wish.

Our highly motivated and engaged team members are at the heart of our success. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with experienced German Payroll Team Leader to professionally deliver German payrolls for a range of international clients. Working in collaboration with iiPay’s in-house German payroll team based across Hungary, Poland, Germany and the UK to service iiPay’s global client base.

The successful candidate requires minimum2 years of German payroll experienceand the ability to demonstrate a proven track record in the following areas:

Payroll delivery and service level management

Delivery of accurate and compliant German payrolls for a group of assigned global clients. The ability to co-ordinate and deliver on a variety of client requirements to ensure statutory compliance and an efficient service.

Operational excellence

Individually, and as a team member, strive to improve the systems, processes and payroll delivery environment to maximise the efficiency and accuracy of our service, for our clients.

Communication

Managing and maintaining clear and informative communications to clients, payroll operations management and client account managers.

Country legislation knowledge

Being the primary contact point for the assigned German payrolls, developing and maintaining detailed knowledge and understanding of the statutory processes and legislative deadlines in Germany.

Working closely with the implementation team to take-on new client payrolls in Germany.

Owning or contributing to specific company projects such as improving and/or changing systems, processes or functions within the business.

Escalation and problem resolution

Managing and resolving client escalations, seeking help and advice where needed.

Attributes/Technical Skills:

• Strong administration skills developed in a fast-paced and busy environment. The successful applicant will be required to manage multiple priorities to ensure all deadlines and SLAs are met.
• Is a highly motivated and driven professional, with excellent communication skills and a track record of delivering high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Extremely organised and takes pride in delivering a high standard of work.
• Can demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with clients and can demonstrate assertiveness when required.
• Capable of effectively and efficiently manipulating data within an Excel workbook using formulas, filters and tables.