• Responsible for processing International and U.S. New Hires. • Terminations and LOA’s • Ensure compliance and data integrity of payroll data in all systems • Ensures and maintains compliance with applicable payroll legislation. • Executes time and attendance set up for first day of employment. • Deliver superior customer service to both staff and external vendors, escalating benefits and payroll issues where required. • Validate Record of Employment submissions. • Additional duties and special projects, as assigned. • Support with administering & communicating reward and benefit programs.

Role Description Wo deine Arbeit sichtbar wird. - Kunden starten schneller: Du verantwortest das Onboarding neuer Payroll-Kunden — damit ihre Daten von Anfang an stimmen und der Monatsabschluss reibungslos läuft. - Payroll läuft ohne Feuerwehreinsätze: Deine Dokumentationen, Checklisten und Prozessoptimierungen sorgen dafür, dass das Team wächst, ohne im Chaos zu versinken. - Du wirst zur Payroll-Expert:in: Es gibt einen klaren Weg zu eigenem Kundenportfolio und zur Senior Payroll Expert:in. Deine Mission: - Unterstützung beim Onboarding neuer Payroll-Kunden — vom Kick-off bis zum ersten Live-Abrechnungslauf. - Erfassung, Prüfung und Validierung lohnrelevanter Daten: Stammdaten, Mitarbeiterdaten, Übernahmewerte. - Ansprechpartner:in für Kunden, Steuerberater:innen, Sozialversicherungsträger und Behörden. - Datenmigration durchführen, um vollständige und korrekte Datenbanken von Beginn an sicherzustellen. - Dokumentationen, Checklisten und Onboarding-Materialien erstellen und pflegen. - Mit erfahrenen Payroll Expert:innen zusammenarbeiten, um einen reibungslosen Übergang in den laufenden Betrieb zu gewährleisten. - Unsere Onboarding-Prozesse kontinuierlich verbessern — Reibungspunkte erkennen, lösen, dokumentieren. Qualifications - Abgeschlossene Ausbildung in einem betriebswirtschaftlichen Bereich (Personalwesen, Steuerwesen oder Ähnliches). - Flüssige Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift. - Eine strukturierte, sorgfältige und proaktive Arbeitsweise – Sie erkennen Probleme, bevor sie eskalieren. Requirements - Erfahrung in den Bereichen Personalwesen, Lohnbuchhaltung oder Personalverwaltung (von Vorteil). - Interesse an Einkommensteuer, Sozialversicherung und Arbeitsrecht (von Vorteil). - Sicherer Umgang mit MS Office; Erfahrung mit HR- oder Lohnbuchhaltungssoftware ist von Vorteil. - Freude am Umgang mit unterschiedlichen Menschen und eine ausgeprägte Serviceorientierung. Benefits - Attraktives Gehalt — ein klarer Karriereweg zum Lohnbuchhaltungsexperten. - Strukturierte Einarbeitung: Unterstützung durch erfahrene Experten vom ersten Tag an. - Regelmäßige Fortbildungen: Einkommensteuer, Sozialrecht, Arbeitsrecht und mehr. - Echte Verantwortung: dein eigenes Kundenportfolio, sobald du bereit bist. - Büro in Köln (WeWork) oder im Homeoffice – du entscheidest. - Hunde willkommen: unser Büro ist absolut hundefreundlich. - Teamevents & Offsite-Veranstaltungen: wir feiern unsere Erfolge gemeinsam. - Gestalte die Zukunft mit: steige früh genug ein, damit dein Beitrag wirklich zählt.

• Coordinate payroll processing for the US and International regions in collaboration with the Global Payroll Director, including preparing and submitting monthly payroll input files • Liaise with local payroll service providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll information flow, reviewing calculations and resolving payroll queries • Monitor tax and social security liabilities across supported regions and ensure compliance with local laws and company policies • Collaborate with HR to address and resolve employee payroll inquiries promptly and comprehensively • Review and authorize payroll-related bank transactions, including approving payments in online banking systems • Support external annual audits by providing documentation and clarification on payroll-related matters • Participate in payroll process improvement and enhancement projects as assigned

Role Description Cipher Tech is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist who either has basic accounting expertise or a desire to develop accounting expertise. The Payroll Specialist will be able to manage and oversee all payroll processing activities. The ideal candidate will have prior experience processing payroll through a third-party payroll provider and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. - Manage and process bi-weekly payroll for 100+ employees, including exempt and non-exempt staff across multiple states. - Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, benefits, bonuses, reimbursements, deductions, new hires, terminations, and other salary actions. - Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, including DCAA requirements. - Collaborate with HR, finance accounting manager, managers, and partners to reconcile timesheets, resolve discrepancies, and support audits. - Lead internal payroll reporting and analytics efforts using Microsoft Excel techniques that include pivot tables, v-lookups, macros, etc. - Oversee payroll tax filings and coordinate with third-party vendors when necessary. - Continuously assess and enhance payroll systems, controls, and processes. - Process accounts payable transactions, including entering invoices, verifying documentation, and issuing payments through the accounting system. - Establish, maintain, and update timekeeping records. - Enter and reconcile employee timesheet data into customer and prime contractor timekeeping systems to ensure accuracy and compliance. Qualifications - US Citizenship (no exceptions). - Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other business-related discipline or equivalent experience. - Five years or more of payroll experience processing with a third-party provider (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Paylocity). - Proven experience processing payroll for a federal contractor or government agency. - At least two years of experience with accrual-based accounting. - In-depth knowledge of payroll compliance, multi-state payroll, and federal contractor requirements. - Experience using pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and macros. - Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. - Independent judgement and a strong initiative to troubleshoot, research, and follow up accordingly. - Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality. - Outstanding organizational skills and extreme attention to detail. - Availability to enter data for review on a scheduled requirement basis. - Proficient with using technology to include VPNs, Remote Desktop, Outlook/Excel, secure computing practices, etc. Requirements - Proficiency with QuickBooks, Unanet, and/or another integrated system. - Familiarity with U.S. Government contracting, DCAA, FAR compliance. - Experience with government contract invoicing preferred to include different contract types (Fixed Price, CPFF, T&M). - CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification). Benefits - Mission focused work environment. - Subsidized medical/dental/vision insurance. - HSA contributions. - 401k matching. - Holiday and Paid Time Off (PTO). - Monthly WAN parties & quarterly events. We do offer relocation assistance. Please see our careers page or inquire with your recruiter about the terms and conditions. Salary and other Compensation The salary range for this position: $75,000 - $80,000. The salary range for this position is subject not only to the hire's skills, education, expertise, and years of experience, but also to features of the final position offered to the hire.