
Payroll Specialist
Talentspring
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Berlin • Germany
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About the role
- Independently perform the monthly payroll processing for our clients
- Ensure timely payroll runs while complying with all tax and social security regulations
- Record and maintain payroll-relevant master and transactional data
- Serve as a point of contact for employees and clients on questions related to payroll, wage tax and social security
- Coordinate with internal departments (HR, Accounting) on payroll-related matters
- Support monthly and annual closings (e.g., provisions, filings/notifications to tax authorities and social security institutions)
- Contribute to the analysis and optimization of payroll processes and to the introduction of new systems or tools
Requirements
- Successfully completed commercial/business training or equivalent qualification
- Initial professional experience in independent payroll processing
- Strong knowledge of wage tax and social security law (German payroll legislation)
- Confident use of common payroll software (e.g., SAP, DATEV, etc.)
- Structured, conscientious and solution-oriented working style
- Team-oriented personality with commitment and flexibility
- Good German language skills (English skills are an advantage).
Benefits
- Enjoy a high degree of flexibility (flexible working hours within daily operations; occasional work from within the EU is also possible)
- Receive an attractive, performance-based and fair compensation
- Experience an appreciative communication and feedback culture and actively shape our company culture (in person or via our feedback tool)
- Work as part of an ambitious team of specialists who support our clients with dedication and as close partners
- Learn firsthand from experienced project managers important skills in dealing with external stakeholders (e.g., client management, project management and expectation management)
- Invest your annual development budget of €1,000 in your personal and professional development
- Become part of an open and welcoming team with regular exchange opportunities and team events (both digital and at least twice a year in person in Berlin).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingwage tax lawsocial security lawGerman payroll legislationdata recordingdata maintenance
Soft Skills
structured working styleconscientious working stylesolution-orientedteam-orientedcommitmentflexibility
Certifications
commercial trainingbusiness trainingequivalent qualification