Payroll Team Leader

Were Hiring: Team Lead Payroll (m/w/d) Berlin

Are you an experienced Payroll Team Lead with strong knowledge of German payroll tax and social security regulations

We are looking for a Team Lead Payroll (m/w/d) to lead a team of payroll specialists and play an important role in improving and digitalising payroll processes.

Your Responsibilities

Lead coach and develop a team of 8 Payroll Specialists
Oversee daily payroll operations and ensure accurate timely monthly payroll runs
Support the team with payroll systems processes and technical questions
Drive automation standardisation and continuous process improvement
Work closely with IT on the implementation and optimisation of digital payroll solutions
Contribute to cross-functional projects and payroll growth initiatives
Collaborate with HR Sales Support and Software Development teams
Act as a hands-on leader who combines people management with strong payroll expertise

What Were Looking For

3 years of leadership experience ideally within payroll
2 years of hands-on German payroll experience
Strong knowledge of German payroll tax and social security regulations
Experience working with payroll software
C1 German both written and spoken
Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
Strong IT affinity and a digital mindset
Analytical structured and solution-oriented approach
Self-directed hands-on and service-oriented personality
Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to improve existing processes

Nice to Have

Experience with SBS Lohn
Good English skills
Experience in payroll digitalisation or process automation

Location & Working Model

Berlin / Bernau / Leipzig / Nürnberg

Hybrid working model with up to 2 days of home office per week
Regular visit to the Bernau location approximately once per week
Occasional travel to other locations when required

Compensation & Benefits

gross annual salary
Holiday & Christmas pay
100 net monthly benefits for mobility meals and other expenses
Flexible working hours / flexitime
Hybrid working arrangement
Corporate yoga and well-being initiatives
Modern equipment for office and home office
Internal and external training opportunities
Regular team events company trips and social activities
Flat hierarchies and significant decision-making freedom
Opportunity to actively shape and improve payroll processes

Hiring Process

30-minute online interview with HR
On-site interview with the Managing Directors in Berlin/Bernau

If you have strong German payroll expertise and proven leadership experience and youre looking for a role where you can combine people management payroll operations and digital transformation wed be happy to hear from you.

Apply now or send me a message to learn more.

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