Your key responsibilities
- Responsible for partnering with the Global Payroll engagement teams to drive GDS Payroll delivery,
- Deliver payroll processing service for German payrolls, ensuring the operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities (including Build to Gross and Gross to Net, Pay processing, Post payroll validation, T&A management and reporting) are accurate and delivered within appropriate timeframes and comply with relevant legislation,
- Manage the Payroll volumes for multiple payroll clients with agreed turnaround time,
- Strong technical knowledge in Payroll regulations and be trusted advisor to country teams,
- Establish, maintain and develop strong and trusted client relationships that result in high client satisfaction and act as a primary day to day contact for assigned clients,
- Review and monitor for new code setup and monitor legislation changes are included in the processing,
- Manage payroll system set-up including data migration and transition (on-boarding),
- Work with multi-disciplinary functions (process & technology),
- Actively work with GDS Payroll Leader and internal team members in identifying and implementing the process standardization, simplification and automation opportunities,
- Manage the authorized payroll applications,
- Effective work planning and capacity utilization to manage an efficient service delivery.
Qualifications and experience
- 1+ years of experience in processing German Payroll and should be conversational in German language,
- Familiar with reporting monthly metrics to clients,
- Previous experience in handling high volume of full function payroll ,
- Payroll/HR/Finance/Systems background with an understanding of the core competencies of the payroll process,
- Proven ability to work effectively either as an individual or member of a team and relate effectively with staff on all levels,
- Should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Science/IT.
Additional skills and attributes for success
- Good understanding in German legislations, tax, social security, union agreements, etc,
- Good at project management and stakeholder management skills,
- Service excellence, customer orientation,
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office suite of products,
- Good understanding of a few payroll tools/technologies, ability to quickly adapt to new tools.
Ideally, you will have
- A payroll related diploma/certificate may be advantageous, but not necessary,
- Prior experience in tax accounting and finance would be beneficial, but not necessary,
- Experience with DATEV LODAS is a plus.
What we offer
We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling to deliver excellent results while allowing everyone to build your career without sacrificing personal priorities, providing:
- A competitive salary and benefits package, including private health insurance.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth, by access to training and development programs, coaching and mentoring as well as on-the job opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment with multicultural teams.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week.
- Employee wellness programs and initiatives and the opportunity to obtain the All You Can Move sport pass.
- Possibility to volunteer for meaningful initiatives to positively impact lives in the community.