Payroll Specialist (m/w/d)

Role overview

We are looking for a payroll and time management specialist to join the HR team at the Grünhain-Beierfeld site. The role supports a workforce of more than 400 people, including apprentices, dual-study students, and interns, and contributes to day-to-day HR service and employee support.

The position is focused on payroll processing and time tracking. It is offered as either full-time or part-time, with weekly working hours between 32 and 40.

Key responsibilities

• Handle monthly payroll calculations for wages and salaries independently.
• Prepare payroll-related data for accounting and finance.
• Manage time recording processes and create reports and statistics.
• Take care of monthly and annual statutory reporting duties.
• Advise employees on questions related to payroll and compensation.
• Maintain personnel master data and keep employee files up to date.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant has completed a commercial or office-related vocational qualification and brings solid practical knowledge of payroll administration. Strong confidence in MS Office, especially Excel, is expected, along with a high level of digital aptitude and experience with payroll systems.

For success in this role, you should work carefully, in a structured manner, and with a dependable mindset. Discretion is essential when handling personal data. Clear communication and a strong service mindset are also important.

What we offer

• An autonomous role within a globally active family-owned business.
• Short decision-making paths, an open-door culture, and a cooperative team environment.
• On-the-job training, targeted learning opportunities, and thorough onboarding.
• Flexible, family-friendly working time models and the option to work remotely in part.
• Health management support and broad social benefits.
• Modern IT systems and infrastructure.

Compensation

Pay is based on seniority and falls within a market-aligned annual gross salary range of EUR 40,000 to EUR 50,000 on a full-time basis.

Work arrangement

This role is based onsite in Grünhain-Beierfeld, Saxony, Germany.