Junior Payroll Specialist with German

Strada; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Private medical care

Language courses

Career development opportunities

Group life insurance

Job summary

Strada in the United States is seeking a Junior HR & Payroll Specialist with German to support payroll processing, ticket-based tasks, and HRIS usage in a global, fast‑paced environment.

You will handle payslips, follow payroll calendars, and respond to client inquiries while maintaining confidentiality. This role offers remote work options, professional development, and benefits.

Qualifications

• MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience required.
• Advanced German & English skills (minimum B2).
• 1–2 years payroll/HR benefits experience in HR outsourcing or corporate settings.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll tasks using ticketing and payroll systems per standards.
• Monitor ticket queues to ensure timely handling.
• Utilize hrX suite for payroll processing and related activities.
• Interpret payslips and payroll calendar.
• Identify change requests and handle confidential information.
• Produce and validate payroll reports and data accuracy.
• Answer payroll questions via defined channels (phone, email, ticket).
• Participate in projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

German language proficiency (Advanced)

English language proficiency (Advanced

Flexibility to work in a global, fast‑

Self-motivated and eager to learn

HRIS knowledge

Excellent written and verbal skills

Education

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

HRIS

Job description

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities

At Strada , possibilityisn’tjust a promise –it’sthe foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide,you’llbuild a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com

Junior HR & Payroll Specialist with German

Key responsibilities:

• Support and manage payroll tasks using the appropriate ticket and payroll systems applying the defined standards and client specific requirements

• Monitor and manage ticket queues using the appropriate tools to ensure tickets are handled per the defined timelines and do not exceed expected thresholds

• Ability to utilize the hrX suite of tools as it relates to payroll processing and associated activities

• Be able to understand and interpret a payslip

• Be able to understand and follow the payroll calendar

• 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 basic standard and client specific payroll reports

• Review and validate data for accuracy

• Answer basic payroll questions and requests through communication channels agreed for the client (phone, e-mail, ticket)

• Participates in projects and activites as needed and assigned

Required Experience:

• Knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Advanced German & English skills (minimum B2)

• 1-2 years relevant experience administering Payroll or Health & Welfare/Benefits in an HR Consulting, HR Outsourcing or other corporate environment

• Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment

• Attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Self-motivated and a willingness to learn

• HRIS knowledge

What we offer:

• Possibility to work from home

• Private medical care in Lux Med

• Access to MyBenefit platform (including MultiSport card)

• Interesting career development opportunities within company

• Language courses bailout and language allowances

• Group life insurance

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 andaccomplishmore.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Workand Our People – We understand that what we doimpactsmillions, 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, wherepermittedby law and asappropriateforthe role. These may include identity, education, employment, andin some cases,criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing.You’llbe informed ofthe specific checksapplicableto your role and locationduring therecruitmentprocess.

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 actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonableaccommodationsfor disabilities and religious practices.Applicants may requesta reasonableaccommodation by contactingtheirrecruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country whereyou’reapplying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

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