German Speaking Payroll Specialist
Job Summary
As a premier outsourcing vanguard for payroll and HR services with over three decades of market leadership we specialize in delivering high-precision fiscal solutions for a diverse national strategic alliance with our software-focused sister company we bridge the gap between traditional tax expertise and state-of-the-art digital workflows. Our Leipzig headquarters embodies a culture of flat hierarchies where a flexible hybrid mindset meets a supportive community-driven collective.
YOUR MISSION: DIRECTING THE PAYROLL LIFECYCLE
In this capacity you will assume total ownership of the payroll ecosystem for a dedicated client base ensuring uncompromising accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Portfolio Management: Independently execute monthly salary cycles for a diverse workforce of approximatelyemployees across various sectors.
- Regulatory Governance: Act as the primary liaison for all mandatory filings and communications with social security carriers and federal tax authorities.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a senior consultant for clients providing authoritative guidance on complex German labor wage tax and social insurance statutes.
- Data Stewardship: Oversee the integrity of employee master data and perform systematic quality audits within the payroll architecture.
- Audit Leadership: Spearhead year-end closing procedures and provide expert representation during external audits including German Pension Insurance reviews.
- Operational Evolution: Facilitate the seamless onboarding of new clients and contribute to the continuous optimization of our proprietary digital processes.
THE IDEAL PROFILE: ANALYTICAL RIGOR & FISCAL EXPERTISE
We are scouting for a meticulous professional who combines a rock-solid legal foundation with a digital-first approach to HR services.
- Professional Foundation: Completion of a commercial apprenticeship (or equivalent) supplemented by a minimum of 2 years of specialized experience in German payroll accounting.
- Legal Command: Comprehensive up-to-date knowledge of current German wage tax and social security regulations.
- Linguistic Authority: Native or near-native mastery of German (C1) is mandatory for high-level consulting and regulatory correspondence.
- Technical Literacy: High digital proficiency; while experience with SBS Lohn is a significant advantage a general aptitude for payroll software and MS Office is required.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational discipline paired with a service-oriented mindset and the resilience to thrive in a dynamic evolving environment.
PREMIUM REWARDS & PROFESSIONAL BALANCE
We reward specialized expertise with a comprehensive benefits framework designed to support your growth and personal well-being.
- Executive Remuneration: An annual base salary ranging from 40000 to 45000 enhanced by guaranteed holiday and Christmas bonuses.
- Net-Benefit Architecture: A tax-free benefit card (initially 50/month increasing to 100 post-probation) and performance-linked bonuses of up to 300 Net monthly.
- Modern Lifestyle Synergy: Flexible working hours and a hybrid model offering 2 days of mobile work per week (following a comprehensive on-site integration).
- Culture & Vitality: In-house yoga sessions premium office amenities and regular high-impact team-building events and off-sites.
- Career Evolution: Subsidized access to continuous professional development via internal and external training academies.
- Infrastructure: A sophisticated light-filled workspace equipped with high-end IT hardware for both office and home-office utility.
Ready to anchor your expertise in a stable yet forward-thinking environment Join our 25-person specialist team in Leipzig and help us redefine the future of HR services.
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