HR & Payroll Specialist, German

Strada

HR & Payroll Specialist responsible for processing payroll transactions and managing tasks related to German payroll. Supporting adequate payroll procedures to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇱 PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing German payroll, ensuring compliance with legislation and client requirements while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Proficient in managing payroll-related inquiries and producing detailed reports, with strong collaboration and communication skills in both English and German.

Highest-signal resume keywords

German Payroll AdministrationMS Office ProficiencyData Validation and AccuracyRisk Identification and MitigationBilingual English and German (B2)

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingData ValidationStatutory ReportingChange Request IdentificationThird Party Interfaces Knowledge

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSelf-MotivatedTeam CollaborationExcellent Written CommunicationFlexibility in Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

Payroll SoftwareTicket Management Tools

Industry Keywords

HR ConsultingHR OutsourcingCorporate PayrollTax Filing ComplianceBenefits Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently process German payroll from end to end according the defined standards and client requirements including all associated payroll tasks
Monitor and manage ticket queues using the appropriate tools to ensure tickets are handled per the defined timelines and do not exceed expected thresholds
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 standard and client specific payroll reports including statutory year end reporting needs
Review and validate data for accuracy and completeness and initiates corrections per the defined standards
Answer German payroll related questions and requests
Provide clear knowledge transfers to peers
Support and manage system maintenance testing
Support technical issue coordination and resolution
Maintains current knowledge of legislation requirements; system updates, changes and overall payroll procedures
Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Around 2-3 years relevant experience administering Payroll in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing or Corporate environment
Very good English and German skills (B2 minimum)
Strong knowledge of the various inputs and outputs such as third party interfaces, timekeeping, tax filing/compliance, benefits and other key areas that integrate with payroll
Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to identify and mitigate risks
Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment
Attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal skills
Self-motivated and a willingness to learn
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private medical care (Luxmed)
Benefit platform (MultiSport card, cinema tickets, vouchers, and many more)
Possibility to work from home
Possibility for development within a multinational organization
Excellent work atmosphere