Payroll Specialist II with German (m/f/d)

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Payroll Specialist with German to join us at Honeywell, in Bucharest, where you will be responsible for the accurate and timely execution of end-to-end payroll operations for the Germany. This role serves as a key liaison between employees, HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors, ensuring payroll accuracy, statutory compliance, and an excellent employee experience. The position requires strong knowledge of payroll processes, data validation, payroll controls, and German payroll legislation.

This is a hybrid role, 3 days at the office + 2 days work from home model.

Key responsibilities

• Execute monthly payroll activities for the Germany in accordance with established payroll calendars and service-level agreements.
• Collect, review, validate, and process payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, allowances, overtime, leave, terminations, and one-time payments.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and validation checks to ensure accuracy and completeness before payroll sign-off.
• Coordinate payroll processing activities with external payroll vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, retroactive calculations, and special payments.
• Review payroll inputs from Payroll systems, and other approved sources.
• Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and exception reporting.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and drive timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and payroll governance standards.
• Maintain payroll documentation and audit trails.
• Manage payroll-related inquiries and cases through designated ticketing systems.
• Provide timely and professional support regarding payslips, deductions, taxes, pension contributions, and payroll corrections.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, Time & Attendance teams, and business stakeholders.
• Escalate complex payroll issues and drive resolution with vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure payroll processing complies with German tax, social security, pension, and employment legislation.
• Support statutory reporting requirements and year-end activities.
• Monitor legislative changes and collaborate with vendors to implement required updates.
• Assist with internal and external payroll audits.
• Work closely with payroll service providers to ensure service delivery, accuracy, and compliance.
• Track payroll incidents, service issues, and corrective actions.
• Participate in payroll reviews and governance meetings with vendors.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.
• Support payroll transformation, automation, and process standardization initiatives.
• Contribute to implementation of new systems, interfaces, and payroll-related projects.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and knowledge articles.

Key skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Experience processing payroll for the Germany.
• Understanding of German payroll legislation, taxation, social insurance, and pension administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Fluent English and German (written and spoken).

We value

• Experience working with SAP, Workday, ADP, EY, SD Worx, or similar payroll systems.
• Experience supporting outsourced payroll environments.
• Experience with payroll audits, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.

Our offer

• 3 + 2 hybrid work arrangement to support your work-life balance
• Competitive Salary regularly increased based on your performance
• Enjoy 25 vacation days per year, plus extra days off for life's special events
• We provide meal vouchers
• Flexible benefits basket with monthly budget allocated (top up medical insurance, life insurance, pension, vacation/ cultural/ fuel vouchers)
• Medical Insurance Plan paid by the company
• Christmas and Easter bonuses
• Recognition & referral bonus programs
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development to set you up for success
• In-house and external learning platforms (Udemy) to continue to expand your skills
• Work experience opportunities to help you grow your career with us
• Global employee networks to help you connect and grow
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential service to help with any difficulties regarding work, life and personal or family matters
• In case of unfortunate events, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by case basis) or Family financial aids
• Access Integrity line - Any workplace issues or violations that need to be raised in good faith, can be communicated in a safe, private and confidential environment
• Your family is growing while working at Honeywell? We congratulate you by offering special bonuses
• Frequent Employee Engagement activities fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment
• Fresh fruit days in the office

Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!

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Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.