Payroll Specialist (m/w/d)

Job Overview

Join the team in Ratingen as a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and employee data with precision and professionalism. This role offers an opportunity to work within an international environment emphasizing collaboration and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll calculations for a designated group of employees.
• Maintain and manage personnel master data from hiring to termination.
• Record variable compensation components and monitor time management records.
• Ensure accurate processing and posting of all payroll-relevant data.
• Manage salary adjustments, salary conversions, and fringe benefits per legal guidelines.
• Generate certificates, statistics, and reports for authorities, social insurance providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct correspondence with authorities and health insurance providers.
• Support monthly closings and prepare analyses for accounting and controlling.
• Independently manage payroll tax and social security audits.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completed commercial vocational training successfully.
• Several years of work experience in payroll accounting.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax, social security, and collective bargaining law.
• Familiarity with travel expense regulations is advantageous.
• Proficient in common HR and payroll systems, ideally Paisy.
• Methodical and meticulous in daily work with a high degree of service orientation.
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment working with various stakeholders.
• Good command of German and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• A team culture grounded in collaboration, trust, and mutual support within an international setting.
• Flexible working hours based on trust with options for remote work.
• Work location in Ratingen with possibilities for working from home.
• Structured and personalized onboarding to ensure a successful start.
• Professional and personal development opportunities in a global company.
• Corporate benefits, accident insurance covering private life, and free parking facilities.
• Modern office environment coupled with a responsible role offering substantial autonomy.