Payroll Specialist (m/w/d)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for around 160 employees in Hagenburg, Lower Saxony. The role also includes year-end payroll tasks and managing company pension administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Run complete payroll processing, including annual closing tasks and occupational pension administration for approximately 160 staff members.
• Act as the go-to contact for payroll, wage tax, and social security matters for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support audits related to employment and wage tax reviews carried out by tax authorities and social insurance institutions.
• Maintain master data and payroll-relevant movement data in payroll and time management systems.
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of HR reports.
• Participate in process improvement and digitalization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial or administrative training, ideally supplemented by a qualification in HR administration.
• Strong practical knowledge of payroll processing, along with solid understanding of wage tax, social security, and labor law.
• Experience with time management systems, Microsoft Office, and Hansalog.

Benefits

• 37-hour work week.
• 50% remote working option.
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Collective bargaining agreement coverage.
• Vacation bonus.
• Christmas bonus.
• Corporate benefits program.

Compensation

The estimated annual salary for this position is around EUR 60,000, depending on qualifications.