Payroll Specialist - German Speaking

As a German-Speaking Payroll Specialist, you will:

• Collect and calculate payroll input to ensure accurate processing

• Adhere to defined processes to maintain compliance and control

• Collaborate with payroll vendors to manage employee, statutory, and third-party payments on time

• Deliver payroll reports to internal and external stakeholders promptly

• Support year-end tax processes in accordance with country-specific legislation

• Serve as the first point of contact for payroll and tax-related queries

• Maintain detailed payroll manuals and instructions

• Assist internal and external audit teams as required

• Coordinate with various departments to ensure seamless payroll processing

• Identify and implement process improvements within assigned countries and beyond

• Participate in business or functional projects as needed

Elvárások:

• At least 2 years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing

• German language knowledge (at least intermediate level) and English (fluent); experience with Austrian, Swiss, or German payroll is a plus

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with colleagues at all levels

• Previous experience in a Shared Services or Payroll environment is a plus

• Proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel (including Pivot Tables and Lookups)

• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and numeracy skills

• Strong organizational skills to meet strict payroll deadlines

• Customer-focused mindset to ensure efficient resolution of payroll queries

• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and drive implementation

Egyéb információ az állásról:

Our client is a global leader in the life sciences and technology sector, specializing in advancing science and innovation to solve some of the world’s toughest challenges. They provide essential services and solutions to support research, healthcare, and industrial advancements. With a strong presence in the EMEA region, their Budapest-based payroll team ensures the seamless delivery of payroll services across multiple countries.