Payroll Accountant, Payroll Specialist

LOHNunion GmbH

Payroll Specialist managing payroll processes for clients and overseeing payroll operations in a hybrid work environment. Collaborating with clients and teams to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeKiel • 🇩🇪 GermanyJunior💰 €35,000 - €55,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing and execution of payrolls for clients and overseeing all payroll processes
Independent coordination and submission of notifications to social security agencies and tax authorities
Point of contact for clients regarding payroll questions, both by phone and in writing
Collaboration within the team and mutual support in day-to-day operations
Monitoring and implementation of legal changes in the area of payroll accounting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed commercial vocational training or comparable qualification
At least one year of experience in payroll and salary accounting
IT affinity and openness to learning new programs and processes
Customer-oriented, flexible and independent way of working
Strong communication skills, empathy and enjoyment of teamwork

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive onboarding | From day one you will have an assigned mentor. We’ll guide you — you’ll never be left on your own.
Flexible working hours | There are no core working hours. Your flexitime window runs from 6:00 to 19:00. This helps you balance work and private life.
Home office hybrid | After successful onboarding you can work up to 50% of your working time from home. Decide how you want to distribute your home-office days across the month.
Company bike (JobRad) or public transport pass (JobTicket) | Prefer to commute sustainably by bike or public transport? We’ll cover your JobTicket or JobRad.
Fitness flat-rate | Train at all Hansefit partner facilities for just €20 per month. We cover the remainder.
Anniversary & birthday | We celebrate your milestones: on your birthday and your company anniversary you’ll receive a voucher from us.
Be who you are | We don’t impose a dress code. Come as you are. Stay as you are.
Christmas off | Our clients know that we close for company holidays between the years. You’ll have 100% time for yourself and your loved ones.

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingpayroll accountingsalary accountinglegal compliance

Soft Skills

communication skillsempathyteamworkcustomer-orientedflexibilityindependence

Certifications

commercial vocational training