German Payroll Specialist

Role Pitch We are seeking a skilled German Payroll Specialist to join our team in Poland (remote)! In this critical role, you’ll manage the end-to-end processing of payrolls, ensuring timely and accurate payrolls in line with client agreements and German legislation. You’ll be responsible for maintaining precise payroll records, reconciling reports, submitting statutory declarations, and supporting compliance with SSAE 16 and internal audits.

If you’re a detail-oriented professional with experience in German payroll, strong German and English skills, and a knack for problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join CloudPay, and help us redefine payroll for the future.

Please submit your English CV upon application.

Key Responsibilities As a German Payroll Specialist, you will:

• Deliver payroll accurately and provide timely payment of employee salaries on time in line with client service level agreements and expectations
• Establish, update, and maintain payroll records and analyze payroll-related information to ensure accurate payroll in line with the legislation of Germany
• Prepare and submit statutory declarations for authorities
• Complete controls and cross-checking on payroll results
• Reconcile pre-processing reports to ensure the accuracy of information before processing payroll
• Research discrepancies in payroll information and/or documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing
• Assist in the validation of payroll requirements to ensure that sufficient information is provided by the client to enable set-up and continued accuracy of payroll processing, ensuring smooth and compliant payroll operations
• Maintain payroll information, files, and records to provide up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance
• Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll reports, handle special client requests
• Partner with Implementation Consultants to ensure successful knowledge transfers are completed between Project Delivery and Operations

Description To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Experience in German payroll processing
• Strong German and English language skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Autonomy over your work
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills to meet deadlines
• Forward-thinking, ability to plan and organize own workload
• To be a team player with the ability to share information and interact positively with others
• BA or BSc degree in HR or Finance or a similar field
• Strong user knowledge of Microsoft products, especially Excel and Word

Benefits Package and Benefits Poland:

• Competitive annual salary
• Competitive annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Pension Plan
• Flexible remote working
• Well-being allowance
• Working from home allowance
• Lunch allowance
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Friendly working environment

CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.