Payroll Specialist (m/w/d)

About the company

Jonas & Redmann is Berlin’s largest special-purpose machine builder and develops automation systems for tomorrow’s production. At the company’s headquarters in Berlin-Johannisthal, around 400 employees work on innovative solutions for international customers.

For payroll processing, the company is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist, payroll administrator, or salary and wages accountant. The exact job title is secondary; what matters most is solid, hands-on experience in independently handling payroll.

Payroll here is understood as more than just running calculations. The role ensures that employees can rely on accurate, fair, and timely handling of their salary and personal data.

This position can be filled full-time at 38 hours per week, part-time, or by an experienced professional who would like to contribute after retirement. The focus is not on the working-time model, but on experience, accuracy, and a genuine interest in helping shape payroll processes in a reliable and future-oriented way.

Role overview

Payroll is a shared responsibility. Together with one colleague, you will help ensure a dependable and legally compliant payroll process. You will contribute your experience, remain open to new approaches, and identify where established routines can be improved in a practical, digital, and efficient way.

Key responsibilities

• Take independent ownership of the monthly payroll run for salaries and wages.
• Act as a contact person for employees and managers on all payroll-related topics.
• Maintain payroll-relevant master data and support time management processes.
• Prepare statutory notifications, certificates, and correspondence with external authorities and institutions.
• Create reports and assist with year-end closing activities.
• Process and administer employee benefits such as JobRad, vouchers, and other taxable benefits in kind.
• Handle special payroll topics depending on your background, such as occupational pension plans, wage garnishments, audits, or similar matters.

What you should bring

• Several years of practical experience in independently running payroll.
• Strong knowledge of German wage tax law and social insurance regulations.
• Experience with topics such as occupational pensions, garnishments, one-time payments, or time tracking is an advantage.
• Confident use of common payroll systems; SAP HCM / SAP HR would be a plus.
• A service-minded attitude when dealing with employees, managers, and external contacts.
• A structured, careful working style with strong numerical skills.

What to expect

You will join a medium-sized high-tech company with more than 400 employees and share responsibility for payroll with one colleague. The payroll setup has grown over time and is not yet fully digitized. The company therefore values someone who brings confidence in day-to-day operations while also contributing ideas to make processes more practical and efficient.

Working environment

• Established two-person payroll team
• Operational responsibility for payroll within a team setup
• Close cooperation with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders
• Hands-on, traditional mid-sized company structures
• Direct communication and short decision-making channels

Working time and balance

• 38-hour week in full-time, with part-time also possible
• Flexible working hours
• 30 days of leave
• Option to work remotely after onboarding

Development and security

• Permanent employment contract in a growing business
• Responsible role in payroll administration
• Opportunity to take on additional specialist topics depending on experience, such as occupational pensions, garnishments, or audits
• Individual development opportunities within the payroll field

Benefits

• Job ticket and JobRad
• Free parking and EV charging facilities
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
• Team events and voluntary additional benefits