Payroll Specialist (m/w/d)

About SPIE

SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria is part of the SPIE Group and stands among the leading independent European providers of multi-technical services for energy and communication. Across Germany, Switzerland, Austria and beyond, around 20,000 technology enthusiasts work from 750 locations with a shared focus on building a climate-friendly and digital future for customers.

For this position, you would join the payroll team and help ensure that remuneration is processed accurately, reliably and in a modern way for employees.

The role is based in Hanover, with additional location references to Wiesmoor and Düsseldorf in the source information. The job is offered as a permanent full-time position.

What the role involves

• Managing the monthly payroll process independently, including maintaining master data and running the final payroll in SAP HCM.
• Preparing analyses and reports while keeping an eye on key payroll figures and indicators.
• Supporting payroll-related projects and contributing ideas to improve and streamline internal processes.
• Acting as a specialist contact for wage tax and social security matters.
• Communicating with health insurance providers, public authorities and external partners.
• Handling certificates and notifications in a careful and professional manner.
• Managing special payroll topics such as company cars and wage garnishments.
• Participating in monthly and annual closing tasks, including the formation of personnel provisions.
• Serving as a point of contact for employees and managers on all payroll-related questions.

Profile and requirements

The ideal candidate has completed a commercial apprenticeship, for example as a tax clerk, and brings several years of experience in payroll accounting. Strong knowledge of tax law and social security law is required. Experience with SAP HCM is preferred. The role also calls for confidence in preparing reports and analyses, and ideally in building accruals or provisions. Good command of MS Office, especially Excel, is important. A structured and independent way of working, along with strong team spirit, rounds out the profile.

Benefits and working conditions

• Competitive compensation, including a proportionate 13th month salary and participation in an employee share programme.
• Flexible working time arrangements between 7:00 and 22:00, plus the option to work remotely on a mobile basis.
• 30 vacation days, additional time off on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, and the possibility of gaining 2 extra days through salary conversion.
• Access to career prospects across many fields, along with professional, personal and technical development through the SPIE Academy.

Additional information

Reference number: 2026-1063. The role is permanent and full-time.

The source mentions the locations Hannover and Wiesmoor, with Düsseldorf also referenced in the job text.

The posting concludes with an invitation to apply for the Payroll Specialist role.