Payroll Specialist

Position Overview

We are immediately seeking a Payroll Specialist (Lohnbuchhalter/in) (m/w/d) for full-time employment at our office located in 97633 Sulzfeld, Bavaria, Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain master data in ADP GV, including updating and coordinating company pension scheme (BAV) contracts and recording absences.
• Manage recurring lists such as pension schemes, absences, company vehicles, vacations, garnishments, and benefits in kind.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for SOX controls using tools like PowerBI and upload control documents into Auditboard.
• Serve as liaison with ADP for creating and following up on service tickets.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll and related topics.
• Complete social security filings through SV-AG reporting portal and send reports concerning severely disabled employees via Elan system.
• Calculate accruals for vacation and overtime as well as allocate monthly personnel cost charges.
• Communicate and coordinate with all HR departments throughout Germany.
• Generate monthly payroll and salary statements for employees.
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and corporate process requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for external audits such as tax and social security inspections, providing documentation for financial audits.
• Manage and be the point of contact for all personal records regarding company pension schemes, insurances, and employee benefits.
• Prepare lump-sum wage tax calculations.
• Generate ad hoc statistics as required.
• Perform tasks related to year-end closing activities.
• Coordinate with the General Ledger team related to account reconciliations.
• Presence on-site is required; remote work is possible only occasionally.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Successfully completed vocational training in a commercial profession or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in payroll accounting.
• Strong expertise in all relevant payroll areas including social security contributions.
• Good IT skills with proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Basic understanding of financial accounting.
• Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and responsibility.
• Organizational ability, autonomy, reliability, and flexibility in daily work.
• Professional handling of sensitive business and personal data.
• Fluent German and advanced English language skills are mandatory.

Benefits Offered

• Permanent position offering diverse and challenging tasks within a future-oriented international company.
• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive onboarding program with dedicated training.
• Attractive opportunities for further education and professional development.
• Various social benefits and allowances available.