Senior Payroll Specialist - German As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for executing and supporting German end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring full compliance with local legislation and internal client established policies. The role requires close collaboration with the client, German relevant authorities and internal teams.
Payroll Delivery / Payroll Operations- Ensure the strict execution of all payroll activities in accordance with applicable law;
- Process salary data in compliance with legal rules and internal client policies;
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of end-to-end processing;
- Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve any input inconsistencies;
- Validate payroll transactions and participate in the resolution of disputes;
- Process salary payments via SEPA and manage rejections;
- Perform statutory activities: DEUEV, ELSTAM, communications to Krankenkassen, tasks and annual declarations;
- Support responses and communications between authorities such as Finanzamt and Rentenversicherung;
- Generate accounting entries and support the resolution of discrepancies and internal audits;
- Report risks and delays according to defined escalation paths;
- Participate in initiatives for continuous process improvement.
Payroll Customer Service- Provide support to employees with correct information on issues related to payroll processing according to SLA's and other defined metrics;
- Participate in the reporting and justification of deviations and errors detected.
Other- Act as a backup for Country Lead or SME Germany Payroll when necessary;
- Continuously update knowledge base articles and desktop procedures about German payroll legislation and processes.
Skills and Competencies- Previous experience in in-house payroll Germany;
- Detailed knowledge of Gross-to-Net calculations and statutory deductions;
- Fluency in English is a mandatory factor; German is preferential (not eliminatory);
- Experience in SAP Payroll (ECP / SAP HCM);
- Attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines;
- Proficiency of MS Office / Google Suite;
- Excellent organization, demonstrated ability to work as a team member.
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