Payroll Specialist

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Join our People Operations Team at Sulzer GmbH in our Magdeburg location. In this Payroll Specialist position, you will be responsible for executing and verifying the monthly payroll process. Your tasks also include maintaining and updating personnel and payroll data using the DATEV LODAS system, implementing changes related to tax and social security laws, including DEÜV and payroll tax registrations. You will manage special payroll-related cases, such as short-time work, communicate with health insurance providers, authorities, external contacts as well as cooperation with sister companies. Moreover, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of Sulzer's payroll processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Profound expertise in payroll accounting and a strong understanding of payroll tax and social security legislation.
• Experience with payroll preparation, validation, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in handling DEÜV, social insurance notifications, and payroll tax submissions.
• Excellent command of DATEV LODAS and DATEV data analysis tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Methodical, accurate, and autonomous working style with high numerical aptitude and a sense of responsibility.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Opportunity to contribute to diverse projects with entrepreneurial thinking and advance your career through support from the Sulzer Academy.
• Flexible working hours model including flexitime, options for home office, and family-friendly arrangements.
• Monthly allowance for vouchers redeemable across various providers or as a mobility subsidy.
• 30 days annual leave plus 1 extra day each for Christmas and New Year, as well as one day for volunteering activities to encourage social engagement.
• Participation in social events, access to a company bike program, and complimentary beverages including Mate.