HR Payroll Specialist

LeySelect GmbH

HR Payroll Specialist managing payroll administration, compliance, and employee advisory in hybrid role based in Essen, Germany. Ensuring adherence to labor and payroll laws and supporting HR operations.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeEssen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €50,000 - €60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage working time and leave balances in the time tracking system
Prepare employment contract documents, certificates/references and maintain personnel files
Advise employees and managers on payroll and employment law matters
Communicate with health insurers and authorities and carry out reporting and certification processes
Prepare data for accounting and review and implement statutory changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed commercial training and several years of experience in payroll processing and personnel administration
Good knowledge of labor law, payroll tax and social security regulations
Confident use of MS Office (esp. Excel) and HR/payroll systems
Strong service orientation, initiative and an independent working style
Team player, reliable, resilient, with strong stakeholder-management skills
Interest in digital HR transformation and pronounced problem-solving ability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Individual support through training and development opportunities
Company pension plan and supplementary health insurance
A balanced work–life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll ProcessingPersonnel AdministrationLabor Law KnowledgePayroll Tax RegulationsSocial Security Regulations

Soft Skills

Service OrientationInitiativeIndependent Working StyleTeam PlayerProblem-Solving Ability

Certifications

Completed Commercial Training