Senior Payroll Specialist | Global Manufacturing Business | Berlin | Germany
- Salary
- 65-75,000kEUR + bens + Bonus
- Location
- Berlin Germany
- Post Date
- 09 Jun 2025
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Job Number
- 27470
- Line of Business
- Accounting & Finance
- Payroll
- Consultant
- Gareth Mortimer
Join a fast-growing, international team at the heart of our client’s Berlin-based Shared Services Centre. This is your opportunity to take ownership of German payroll operations while supporting a global network of entities.
The Role:
As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things payroll in Germany. You’ll manage payroll cycles (on- and off-cycle), work closely with Finance and HR, and act as a key player in system improvements and audits. You’ll also support business partners and maintain alignment with German tax and labour regulations.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Act as the main contact for German HR/payroll reporting
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Prepare and process payroll using SAP HCM
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Support compensation processes (bonuses, tariff changes, etc.)
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Handle tax, social insurance, and compliance-related documentation
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Partner with the Works Council & unions, ensuring smooth coordination
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Lead SAP-HCM improvements: manage change requests and testing
What We’re Looking For:
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2–4 years of hands-on experience with German payroll in a large corporate setting
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Strong working knowledge of German payroll laws and procedures
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SAP HCM experience is essential
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Fluent in German and English (written & spoken)
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A degree is preferred but not mandatory – experience and expertise are key!
If you are interested, please click Apply Now or send a copy of your up-to-date CV to Gareth Mortimer, gareth@renaix.com (Vacancy ref: 27470).