Payroll Specialist (m/w/d)

About the company

Kiepe Electric GmbH is an internationally active technology company focused on electrical systems and components for rail-based public transport. It designs, manufactures, and upgrades electrical equipment for trams, light rail, metro systems, and regional trains, working with transport operators, vehicle manufacturers, and other stakeholders in the public mobility sector.

With many years of experience, strong technical expertise, and a clear commitment to quality, the company is known for dependable solutions in electric mobility. Its operations extend beyond Germany and are built on a long-standing corporate history.

Role overview

The Human Resources department is looking to fill a Payroll Specialist position in Düsseldorf. The role focuses on handling payroll activities, maintaining key employee and payroll records, supporting internal and external stakeholders, and improving payroll processes in collaboration with ADP and other interfaces.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process the monthly payroll run.
• Maintain and verify master data and transaction data relevant to payroll.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees, social insurance institutions, and public authorities on payroll-related matters.
• Review travel expense claims and ensure they are correctly transferred into payroll processing.
• Generate certificates, reports, evaluations, and statistical outputs.
• Support audits and inspections, including reviews by tax authorities and social insurance bodies.
• Continuously improve payroll workflows together with ADP and internal stakeholders.

Candidate profile

• Completed commercial vocational training along with several years of experience in payroll or salary administration.
• Solid knowledge of income tax, social security, employment law, and IG Metall collective agreements.
• Experience handling travel expense settlements under BMTV and the travel expense regulation.
• Confident use of payroll accounting software; experience with ADP Paisy is an advantage.
• Very good German language skills.
• Strong command of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, a confident manner, and a proactive working style in coordinating between the company, service providers, and employees.

Working conditions and benefits

• Flexible working hours with flexitime.
• Attractive compensation package.
• 35-hour work week.
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Canteen with Meyer Menü and access to a water dispenser.
• Free parking spaces.
• Company pension scheme.

Application information

Applicants should submit their documents together with their salary expectations and reference number 2026/05/02. The office address is Kiepe-Platz 1, 40599 Düsseldorf.