Payroll Specialist

Position Overview

Join our People Operations team at Sulzer GmbH across our offices in Munich, Ingolstadt, Stuttgart, or Magdeburg as a Payroll Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for processing and reviewing monthly payroll, ensuring compliance with tax and social security regulations, and managing payroll-related communications and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle and verify monthly payroll processing accurately.
• Maintain, update, and create personnel and payroll records in DATEV LODAS system.
• Implement tax and social security legal changes, including submitting DEÜV and wage tax notifications.
• Manage special payroll-related matters such as short-time work.
• Liaise with health insurance providers, governmental authorities, and external contacts while collaborating with sister companies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of Sulzer’s payroll processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong expertise in payroll accounting, wage tax, and social security law.
• Proven experience in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing payroll data.
• Confident in handling DEÜV reports, social security notifications, and wage tax returns.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with DATEV LODAS and DATEV data analysis tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Methodical, precise, self-reliant work approach combined with high numerical aptitude and responsibility.

What to Expect

• Opportunities for personal growth: Participate actively in diverse projects and develop your skills with support from our Sulzer Academy.
• Flexible working arrangements: Includes flexible hours, flextime, options for working from home, and family-friendly policies.
• Monthly value vouchers redeemable for various providers or as mobility subsidies.
• Generous paid leave: 30 vacation days annually plus one additional day each for Christmas and New Year's, plus one day dedicated to voluntary social engagement.
• Engaging social events, access to a company bike program (JobRad), unlimited Mate beverages, and other benefits.