Payroll Specialist (m/f/d)

Lopesan

Payroll Staff for IFA by Lopesan responsible for monthly salary accounting for German hotels and clinics. Collaborating with various stakeholders to manage and optimize accounting processes.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeSchönefeld • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in German payroll accounting, tax and social security law, and payroll systems, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance. Capable of managing complex payroll processes while maintaining effective communication with employees and internal departments.

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German Payroll AccountingTax and Social Security LawPayroll Systems ExperienceSAP ExperienceExcellent German and Good English Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingEmployee Data ManagementCertification and Reporting ObligationsAttention to DetailStructured Work Methodology

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSensitivity in Dealing with PeopleIndependent WorkTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Payroll SystemsSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Vocational Training

Industry Keywords

German HotelsClinicsSocial Security AgenciesGovernment AuthoritiesAgile Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will take responsibility for the monthly payroll processing for a portion of our German hotels and clinics — reliably and with attention to detail.
You will handle certification and reporting obligations and ensure that everything runs smoothly.
You will work closely with social security agencies and government authorities.
You will accurately record and maintain all relevant employee data in a structured manner.
You will be the primary contact for our employees on questions related to payroll as well as social security and tax matters.
You will act as a key interface between our hotels and internal departments throughout the payroll process.
With your expertise you will support our HR department on all issues related to payroll and social security law.
You will actively contribute to exciting projects aimed at automating, standardizing and optimizing our payroll processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have completed a commercial vocational training, e.g., as an accountant, or hold a comparable qualification.
You have substantial professional experience in German payroll accounting.
You have good knowledge of tax and social security law.
You are experienced in working with payroll systems.
Ideally, you have SAP experience and can support us with the system implementation.
You work independently, in a structured way, and enjoy taking responsibility.
You have excellent German skills and good English skills, both written and spoken.
You are well organized and keep an overview even when handling complex tasks.
You enjoy working in an agile, self-directed team.
You have strong communication skills and a pronounced sensitivity in dealing with people.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work — you will work three days a week from our new office; remote work is otherwise easily possible.
Quality of life and work — flexibility is very important to us, so we strive to accommodate your lifestyle. Our attractive work-life balance offerings, such as the option for workation and our generous special leave policy, allow you to enjoy your private life fully and without stress.
Quick and easy commuting — with the job ticket subsidy you’ll travel not only quickly but sustainably. Our office is conveniently accessible by Regiobahn or S-Bahn. If you come by car, parking spaces are also available.
Your professional development — in our IFA by Lopesan Academy we offer diverse training programs and targeted support for your career growth.
Your free time matters — we offer attractive employee discounts at all IFA properties worldwide and via partner portals.
Partnership — we celebrate an open corporate culture; whether manager or director, we are all on a first-name basis. You will work in a hands-on team that values teamwork, creativity and open communication.
Our team = our success — together with a performance-oriented group of colleagues we achieve a lot. Our employees can also refer candidates and receive an employee referral bonus.