Payroll Specialist / Entgeltabrechner (m/w/d) in Jena

Company Overview

Linimed Gruppe GmbH is a nationwide healthcare service provider specializing in out-of-hospital intensive care, home care, and assisted living. With approximately 4,000 employees across 140 locations, the company upholds high standards of care, professionalism, and empathy, fostering a diverse and respectful corporate culture.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our administrative team in Jena at the earliest opportunity. This role is responsible for payroll processing, salary accounting, and the ongoing enhancement of HR procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Fully manage payroll and salary accounting for assigned employee groups.
• Ensure accurate completion of all payroll-related tasks in compliance with legal regulations.
• Handle correspondence and communication with authorities, health insurance providers, and social security agencies including reporting and certification obligations.
• Manage statutory employee registrations and deregistrations at the start and end of employment.
• Serve as a knowledgeable contact for managers and staff on payroll and compensation matters.
• Monitor and process timekeeping systems.
• Prepare HR-related reports.
• Perform operational administrative duties such as maintaining personnel master data and managing employee records both physical and digital.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of HR processes and participate in special projects.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial training, preferably specialized in payroll, salary accounting, or related fields.
• Additional qualifications like Personnel Clerk certification, IHK Payroll Specialist, or equivalent are advantageous.
• Several years of professional experience in payroll and salary accounting.
• Solid knowledge of social security law and payroll tax regulations is preferred.
• Proficient in using P&I LOGA payroll software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Organized, independent, and precise working style.
• High level of discretion, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Permanent full-time employment (40 hours per week).
• Flexible working hours with the option to work remotely up to four days per week.
• 30 days of paid vacation plus additional holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
• JobRad bicycle leasing to promote sustainable commuting.
• Ticket-Plus card with a monthly credit of up to €44.
• Annual special payment (bonus).
• Subsidies for transportation costs and childcare (KiTa).
• Employer-supported company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits.
• Access to EGYM Wellpass and corporate discount programs.
• Comprehensive workplace health management with various initiatives.
• Free parking available for employees.
• Engaged and supportive HR team culture, short decision-making paths, and regular employee events.