Remote Payroll Team Lead - German-speaking

Flowserve; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Job summary

Flowserve seeks an experienced Payroll Team Lead to provide payroll expertise and lead operations focused on the German-speaking region. The role oversees payroll processes, data audits, and employee tax setup, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in international payroll, fluent German, and strong leadership skills to coach and develop the payroll team in a remote-friendly setup across Central Europe. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance field.
• 5–7 years’ international payroll experience.
• Fluent German is a must.
• English or Hungarian proficiency; preference for English.
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to create/maintain payroll controls.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership abilities with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office; knowledge of ERP systems (Workday, Kronos, Celergo, Horizon) is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead international payroll processes and audits.
• Oversee payroll team development and mentorship.
• Ensure payroll tax compliance and data accuracy.
• Manage third-party payroll vendors.
• Drive continuous process improvements and resolve complex issues.

Skills

German language fluency

Payroll expertise

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (Workday/Kronos/Celergo/Horizon)

Job description

Flowserve seeks an experienced Payroll Team Lead to provide payroll expertise and lead operations focused on the German-speaking region. The role oversees payroll processes, data audits, and employee tax setup, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in international payroll, fluent German, and strong leadership skills to coach and develop the payroll team in a remote-friendly setup across Central Europe. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is preferred.