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Payroll Consultant – m/f/d
Location
Germany
Posted
66 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Payroll Consultant – m/f/d
Talentspring
• You will work on exciting projects in the field of payroll. • You will cooperate closely with various departments to develop innovative solutions and improve processes, with the opportunity to work for top small and medium-sized enterprises or the next unicorn. • You will advise our clients on all matters related to payroll and act as a knowledgeable point of contact. • You will explain complex topics clearly and help develop tailored solutions. • You will actively contribute to the implementation of new HR software solutions to continuously increase the efficiency of our payroll processes. • You will analyze and optimize existing workflows to save time and resources. • You will take full responsibility for independently processing payroll for a defined group of employees. • You will ensure correct and timely payroll processing in compliance with all applicable tax, social security and employment law regulations. • You will be the first point of contact for employees on questions about payroll, wage tax and social security. • You will handle the resolution of payroll queries and coordinate them with internal departments such as HR and finance/accounting.
Job Requirements
- You have completed a commercial apprenticeship or hold an equivalent qualification.
- You have professional experience in independently processing payroll.
- You have solid knowledge of German wage tax law and social security law.
- You have experience with payroll systems, ideally SAP.
- You work independently, accurately and reliably.
- You demonstrate teamwork, flexibility and resilience.
- You are willing to travel occasionally to client sites.
- You have good written and spoken German.
- Ideally, you also speak English.
Benefits
- Enjoy a high degree of flexibility (up to 100% remote; flexible working hours within day-to-day operations; occasional work from within the EU also possible).
- Receive attractive, performance-based and fair compensation (base salary + bonus).
- Experience a culture of appreciative communication and feedback and actively help shape our company culture (in person or via our feedback tool).
- Work as part of an ambitious team of specialists who support our clients with passion and as true partners.
- Learn firsthand from experienced project managers important skills for working with external stakeholders (e.g., client management, project management and expectation management) and be developed holistically through regular internal training.
- Invest your annual development budget of €1,000 in your personal and professional growth.
- Become part of an open and supportive environment with regular opportunities for exchange and team events (both digital and at least twice a year in person in Berlin).
- Work, if you wish, from a prime location in Berlin (Charlottenburg; Mindspace on Ku’damm) in a state-of-the-art office with direct access to the courtyard and Berlin’s impressive rooftop terrace.
- Benefit from a discounted Urban Sports Club membership and access to other valuable employee offers.
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