Team Lead, Payroll

Nord-Ostsee Automobile SE & Co. KG

Teamleitung Payroll managing an experienced team in the automotive sector. Overseeing payroll processes across multiple companies and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeHamburg • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in payroll management, ensuring compliance with legal, tax, and social security regulations while optimizing HR processes and reporting. Proven ability to lead a team and manage projects effectively in a mid-sized company environment.

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Payroll ManagementCompliance With Legal RegulationsProject ManagementHR Reporting DevelopmentDATEV Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll Tax KnowledgeSocial Security Law ExpertiseCommon Payroll Systems ProficiencyProcess OptimizationHR Ticketing System Management

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipProactive DevelopmentChange Enthusiasm

Tools & Technologies

DATEV

Industry Keywords

PayrollHR ManagementMid-Sized Company ExperienceEmployee Count Over 2000

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsibility for an experienced and steadily growing team
Primary point of contact for all payroll and time management matters
Timely preparation and thorough review of monthly payroll and salary statements
Ensuring compliance with legal, tax, and social security regulations
Continuous development of HR reporting and deriving actionable recommendations
Optimization of processes, the HR ticketing system, and payroll structures

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least eight years of solid professional experience in payroll for a mid-sized company with more than 2,000 employees
Practical experience with DATEV is an advantage
Excellent knowledge of payroll tax and social security law
Proficient with common payroll systems
Strong project management skills
Enthusiasm for change and proactive development of processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company pension plan and special employee benefits/discounts
Diverse training and development opportunities
Guaranteed apprenticeship placements for employees' children
Fresh fruit, beverages, and a modern work environment
Team spirit, short decision-making paths, and regular employee events