Payroll Specialist (m/w/d)
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Professionals with prior payroll or compensation accounting experience who are comfortable working with German payroll and social security rules can apply.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the company
Epta is an international employer with Italian roots and more than 1,000 employees in Germany. The business focuses on refrigeration solutions for supermarkets and ice cream shops, including the planning of new stores, the development of sustainable refrigerated furniture, and the installation and maintenance of cooling systems and display units. The company emphasizes mutual respect, enjoyment at work, and a diverse team made up of experienced professionals and younger talent.
Role overview
As a Payroll Specialist (m/w/d), you will ensure that payroll runs smoothly and accurately. Your work will help keep all compensation-related data correct, support colleagues with payroll questions, and serve as a key contact for public authorities and external partners.
Key responsibilities
- Check technician documents in SAP and maintain all payroll-relevant master data in DATEV.
- Prepare pre-payroll and monthly payroll runs, including corrections, posting documents, and related files.
- Handle questions related to social insurance and income tax, and communicate with health insurance providers, employers’ liability insurance associations, and tax offices.
- Prepare certificates and reports, and process external requests such as those from the Federal Statistical Office.
- Support monthly and annual closing activities as well as internal and external audits.
- Act as the first contact for employee questions related to payroll.
- Manage HR and payroll inboxes and process overtime requests.
- Support maternity leave and parental leave cases, including entries in DATEV and ATOSS.
- Review incorrect records in SAP and ATOSS and handle STI payouts.
Your profile
- Solid professional experience in payroll or wage and salary accounting.
- Very good knowledge of income tax law and social insurance law.
- Confident handling of DATEV; experience with SAP and ATOSS is an advantage.
- Strong accuracy and a clear sense of responsibility.
- Well-organized, independent working style and a collaborative mindset.
What the company offers
- Regular training and development opportunities tailored to your needs.
- Flexible working conditions, including home office options, smart working, and flexible hours based on a time-account system.
- Modern equipment, professional software tools, and structured onboarding.
- A respectful working environment with regular exchange both digitally and in person.
Additional information
The role is based in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and is a full-time onsite position.
The company invites candidates who want to help take the quality of payroll processing to the next level and strengthen the HR team.