Payroll Administrator (m/w/d)

Position overview

CEVA Logistics is looking for an experienced and committed Payroll Administrator for a new site in Frankfurt/Oder. The role focuses on running payroll accurately and independently, while serving as a dependable contact for employees, managers, and external partners. The position is based in Großbeeren.

Key responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing independently and within deadlines, ensuring compliance with labor, tax, and social insurance regulations.
• Apply statutory and employment-contract requirements correctly in all payroll activities.
• Maintain and update payroll master data and handle reporting, notifications, and certification processes.
• Advise and support managers, specialists, and employees on payroll-related matters, including tax, social security, and labor law considerations.
• Prepare analyses, reports, and statistical evaluations.
• Process direct insurance arrangements and provide support for company pensioners.
• Communicate with authorities, public offices, health insurance providers, and external business partners.
• Handle provisions, disability levy calculations, and accident insurance notifications.
• Support business teams in collecting and submitting payroll-relevant data such as timesheets and bonuses.
• Implement local pay-related rules in SAP.

Your profile

• Completed commercial training plus relevant professional experience in payroll accounting or HR administration.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of German labor law, social insurance law, and wage tax regulations.
• Confident use of MS Office and solid practical experience with SAP HR.
• Very good German skills and good written and spoken English.
• Well-structured, independent, and accurate working style with strong organizational ability.
• Strong service mindset, teamwork skills, and flexibility.
• Hands-on attitude, high commitment, and a strong sense of responsibility.

What the company offers

• A responsible and varied role at a growing location.
• The chance to actively shape processes and contribute your own ideas.
• A cooperative working environment with short decision-making paths.
• Competitive compensation and additional benefits.
• Flexible working hours and options for mobile work.
• Individual training and development opportunities.
• Modern work equipment and a structured onboarding process.