German Payroll Specialist

About Us:

What We're After:

• You are all about work flexibility and making things happen, whether in the heart of a bustling city or tucked away in a serene countryside.

• You’re a team player with a knack for seamless communication, whether it's across the hallway or across continents.

The role in a nutshell:

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist who will be responsible for assisting in performing the standard accounting tasks related to the payroll processes (salary calculation) for our clients. The clients are well-known Companies from different industries (pharmaceutical, investment management, fashion, banking etc.)

How you will make a difference:

• Receiving input payroll, inputing in the software and calculating/processing payroll, delivering the payroll outputs and related reports;

• Maintaining payroll records: new hires, leavers, transfers, contractual changes etc.;

• Ensuring knowledge of Client contracts of employment, policies, taxation, mandatory insurances and social security regulations – ensuring all payments are duly authorized, correct and compliant;

• Ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of monthly payroll files;

• Managing client enquiries via telephone and email;

• Building and nurturing the relationship we have with the customer and deliver world class service;

• Performing additional duties as required by the operations team;

• Maintaining KPI performance on allocation of clients.

What will give you an advantage:

• 4 years experience in payroll and personnel administration as a minimum;

• Fluent German and a good level of English, both written and verbal;

• Experience of payroll processing in local payroll legislation;

• University Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Labor or related field will be a plus;

• Past experience on German SAGE HR suite software engine would be a plus.

Skill Requirements:

• An organized and methodical approach to work;

• Ability to work effectively on a solo basis and also within a team environment;

• Competent IT user of Excel, Word, payroll system(s);

• Ability to do Manual Calculations if necessary.

At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.