Payroll Manager:in (m/w/d)

About innocent

innocent started in 1999 with a handful of smoothies at a music festival and has grown into one of Europe’s largest drinks businesses, backed by a team of around 1,000 people and B Corp certification. The company’s goal is to help more people eat fruit and vegetables while building a business that also looks after people and the planet.

Role overview

This position sits at the heart of a smooth employee experience. As Payroll Manager:in, you will make sure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in line with legal requirements. You will work closely with People & Culture (HR), Finance, external payroll providers, and colleagues across several countries. The role calls for someone who enjoys structure, precision, numbers, and solving complex payroll-related issues.

Work location

The job is based in Munich or Salzburg.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for payroll, tax, and employment-law questions.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll delivery for Germany, Austria, Sweden, and Denmark together with external payroll partners.
• Prepare hiring documents and ensure all registrations and deregistrations are completed within the required deadlines.
• Make sure all payroll inputs are complete, correct, and submitted on time.
• Handle payroll-tax matters and support compliance with legal obligations.
• Support payroll audits and serve as the key contact for authorities and auditors.
• Work closely with Finance, prepare payroll reports, and assist with budget planning and variance analysis.
• Own clean compliance reporting for all payroll-related data.
• Spot improvement opportunities and keep enhancing payroll processes.

Required profile

• Practical knowledge of payroll processing and salary administration.
• Solid understanding of payroll-tax topics, especially in Germany or Austria.
• Experience working with external payroll service providers.
• A well-organized and detail-oriented approach with high quality standards.
• Comfort with analyzing data and explaining findings clearly.
• Very good German and English language skills.

What you’ll get

• The chance to independently run payroll across multiple European countries.
• Exposure to a wide range of payroll, tax, and compliance topics, with opportunities to deepen your expertise.
• Close collaboration with People, Finance, and payroll specialists in different countries.
• Room to improve processes and help ensure employees can rely on payroll every month.

Application note

If you believe you are a strong fit, you should speak with Lisa Steiner and inform your manager before applying. Applications close on 19 June.