Junior Payroll Specialist, German

Strada

Junior HR & Payroll Specialist managing and supporting payroll tasks in a virtual environment. Working with international teams to ensure timely payroll processing and accurate reporting.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇱 PolandJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and manage payroll tasks using the appropriate ticket and payroll systems applying the defined standards and client specific requirements
Monitor and manage ticket queues using the appropriate tools to ensure tickets are handled per the defined timelines and do not exceed expected thresholds
Ability to utilize the hrX suite of tools as it relates to payroll processing and associated activities
Be able to understand and interpret a payslip
Be able to understand and follow the payroll calendar
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 basic standard and client specific payroll reports
Review and validate data for accuracy
Answer basic payroll questions and requests through communication channels agreed for the client (phone, e-mail, ticket)
Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Advanced German & English skills (minimum B2)
1-2 years relevant experience administering Payroll or Health & Welfare/Benefits in an HR Consulting, HR Outsourcing or other corporate environment
Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment
Attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal skills
Self-motivated and a willingness to learn
HRIS knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private medical care in Lux Med
Access to MyBenefit platform (including MultiSport card)
Interesting career development opportunities within company
Language courses bailout and language allowances
Group life insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll AdministrationData AnalysisReport GenerationHRIS KnowledgeHealth & Welfare Benefits Administration

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationSelf-MotivatedFlexibility