Payroll Specialist (m/w/d)

Overview

Sulzer GmbH is looking for a Payroll Specialist (m/w/d) to join its People Operations team immediately. The role can be based at one of the following sites: Munich, Ingolstadt, Stuttgart, or Magdeburg.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle the monthly payroll cycle from processing through final review and validation.
• Maintain, update, and create employee and payroll records in DATEV LODAS.
• Implement changes in tax and social insurance regulations, including DEÜV reporting and wage tax filings.
• Manage special payroll cases such as short-time work.
• Coordinate with health insurance providers, public authorities, external contacts, and sister companies.
• Help improve and further develop Sulzer’s payroll processes.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of payroll administration as well as wage tax and social insurance law.
• Practical experience preparing, checking, and analyzing payroll statements.
• Confident handling of DEÜV reporting, social insurance notifications, and wage tax registrations.
• Very good command of DATEV LODAS and DATEV data analysis systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Highly organized, accurate, and independent working style, with strong numerical skills and a sense of responsibility.

Benefits

• Room to grow: the chance to contribute to a diverse project landscape and develop further with support from Sulzer Akademie.
• Flexible working arrangements, including flextime, home office, and additional options that support family-friendly work.
• Monthly value vouchers that can be used with a range of providers or converted into a mobility allowance.
• 30 vacation days per year, plus one day for Christmas/New Year’s Eve and one volunteer day to support social engagement.
• Social events, a JobRad, and a fully stocked selection of drinks including Mate.

Additional Information

The role is available immediately. It is offered from one of Sulzer’s locations in Munich, Ingolstadt, Stuttgart, or Magdeburg.