Payroll Specialist (m/w/d/k)

About the role

Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin GmbH (KBB) is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the team as soon as possible on a permanent basis. The position can be filled part-time or full-time, and it offers the chance to contribute to a cultural institution in Berlin with a role focused on payroll and HR administration.

This opportunity is aimed at someone who enjoys taking responsibility, working carefully with employee data, and supporting smooth payroll operations in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll together with the payroll team.
• Maintain and manage employee-related information in the Sage HR system.
• Review and enter master data updates, contract changes, and absences.
• Act as a point of contact for employees regarding wage tax, payroll, and social insurance topics.
• Create certificates, reports, and analytical evaluations.

What the employer is looking for

• Professional experience in payroll, HR administration, or preparatory payroll processing.
• Completed commercial training, a degree, or an equivalent qualification.
• Confident use of digital systems.
• Strong numerical understanding combined with a structured and accurate working style.
• High service orientation and enjoyment in working with people.
• Very good German skills; English is considered an advantage.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not yet meet every requirement, as initial experience and strong interest in the work are also valued.

What is offered

• Permanent employment with the option of part-time or full-time work.
• A varied role within a committed and dynamic team at an influential cultural institution.
• Fair pay according to TVöD 9a plus additional pension provision through VBL.
• 39-hour work week with flexible hours and the option to work remotely on a mobile basis.
• 30 vacation days per year based on a 5-day week, plus time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
• Personal development opportunities and health promotion initiatives.
• Discounted tickets for events and subsidies for a job ticket.
• Attractive corporate benefits.

Application notes

Applicants should submit a complete application including a cover letter, CV, certificates, and, if available, references by 23 July 2026 through the online application process. Interviews are planned for calendar week 29 and calendar week 31.

For questions about the role, Estelle Brüggemann can be contacted at info-jobs@kbb.eu. For technical issues with submitting an application, the support address is support@softgarden.de.

The employer encourages applications from people who do not meet every single requirement, as long as they bring relevant initial experience and strong interest in the role. Due to technical reasons, applications without a name cannot currently be considered. Applicants are asked not to include a photo or any information that could reveal origin, gender identity, age, or other personal characteristics. People from underrepresented groups are explicitly invited to apply. Costs related to the application process cannot be reimbursed.