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About the Role

Join Kia Europe's People & Organization department at their headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany as a Payroll Expert. This role focuses on managing payroll processes with strict adherence to German labor, tax, and social security laws. You will serve as a critical liaison between external payroll providers, internal teams, and employees to guarantee seamless payroll operations and superior service quality. Collaborating closely with P&O Business Partners, you will help refine P&O workflows and foster an employee-centered organizational culture. Additionally, you will be responsible for handling daily payroll tasks as well as managing budgets within your remit.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the payroll functions for Kia Europe GmbH cooperating with external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and timely execution in compliance with statutory requirements.
Serve as the principal contact for all payroll matters internally and externally, including employees, providers, auditors, and authorities.
Deliver high quality employee support by resolving complex queries about payroll, time tracking, pension plans, parental leave, and other P&O issues.
Ensure compliance with tax, social security, and regulatory obligations by monitoring and guaranteeing timely payment submissions to relevant authorities and service agencies.
Continuously enhance payroll processes, systems, and projects for greater efficiency.
Manage payroll-related reporting, employment certificate preparation, and communication with external entities such as health insurance firms and government officials.
Coordinate monthly and annual closing activities, and act as a key figure during audits and inspections.
Assist recruitment efforts by supporting candidate interactions to ensure a smooth hiring process.
Oversee P&O budget planning, monitoring, and execution using SAP to maintain transparency and control costs effectively.

Candidate Profile

Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken; additional languages are advantageous.
A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or equivalent relevant experience.
Several years of professional experience in payroll, operations, or similar roles, preferably in an international workplace.
Deep knowledge of German payroll, tax, labor laws, and social security regulations.
Proven track record of working with external payroll vendors, including coordination and validating payroll outputs.
Comprehensive understanding of payroll processes from end to end, with integration points to finance, timekeeping, and benefits.
Experience handling audits, fulfilling reporting requirements, and liaising with authorities and insurance providers.
Comfortable using HRM systems such as Workday or equivalents, alongside advanced Excel skills for payroll analysis and reports.
Exceptional accuracy, reliability, and confidentiality when managing sensitive employee data.
Strong customer service orientation with capability to address and resolve complex employee inquiries effectively and methodically.
Ability to independently prioritize tasks and assume ownership, including in part-time roles.
Collaborative mindset to work across functions and maintain productive interfaces between payroll, P&O, Finance, and external partners.

About Kia Europe

Kia is a globally recognized mobility brand with a history dating back to 1944, evolving from manufacturing bicycles to pioneering electric vehicle solutions today. The company is dedicated to sustainable mobility and innovation, operating across Europe with a diverse workforce exceeding 5,000 employees from over 50 nationalities. At Kia, continuous growth, learning, and making meaningful contributions to future mobility are encouraged in a dynamic, international environment.

Why Join Us?

Work within a vibrant multinational environment consisting of colleagues from more than 40 nations.
Play an important strategic role in shaping Kia's presence in the European market.
Participate in creating innovative frameworks and solutions.
Take on challenging roles where creativity and proactive involvement are rewarded.
Benefit from competitive compensation, private leasing options, comprehensive training, free staff restaurant, health management support, and more.

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