Junior Payroll Specialist (m/f/d)

About the company

FRoSTA is among the leading producers of frozen food and has, for more than 20 years, consistently avoided the use of additives. The company focuses on honest food, sustainable quality, transparency, and straightforward communication. These values are shared by a workforce of more than 1,700 employees.

FRoSTA also places strong emphasis on sustainability, environmental protection, and social initiatives, going beyond standard expectations. If you want to contribute and think beyond the usual boundaries, this could be a good fit.

For the HR Administration / Payroll team at the Bremerhaven site, the company is looking for a commercial payroll administration specialist as soon as possible.

Your role

This position is suitable for applicants with varying levels of payroll experience, ranging from initial exposure to several years in the field. Depending on your background, you will gradually take on more responsibility in payroll administration and support employees and managers with payroll-related questions.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly payroll run, including support during month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain employee master data carefully, including tax attributes and social security details.
• Review payroll-relevant information such as working hours, contract changes, and special payments.
• Handle notifications and submissions to social insurance providers and public authorities.
• Contribute actively to the ongoing improvement and refinement of payroll processes.

Profile and requirements

• Completed commercial vocational training, for example as a tax clerk, industrial clerk, office clerk, or in a similar field.
• Initial payroll or compensation accounting experience, or a strong willingness to learn the topic.
• Ideally, knowledge of income tax law and social security law.
• Confident use of MS Office and, preferably, payroll software systems.
• Good written and spoken English skills for working in an international environment.
• A structured, dependable, and independent way of working.
• High commitment, resilience, and a practical, hands-on attitude.

What the company offers

• Employment under a collective agreement.
• A meaningful job that matches your strengths.
• Training opportunities for professional and personal development.
• A long-term, trust-based employment relationship with internal growth opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.
• Access to EGYM Wellpass or an individual subsidy for a gym membership.

How to apply

Please submit your online application and include your earliest possible start date as well as your salary expectations. Video interviews are available.

Contact person: Anneke Hinrichs. The company uses a casual first-name basis internally and in communication.

Company address

FRoSTA AG, Am Lunedeich 116, 27572 Bremerhaven, Germany.