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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end German payroll processing, including payroll calculations, statutory requirements, and compliance. Proficient in using payroll software and maintaining accurate payroll records while ensuring adherence to German tax and social security regulations.
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German Payroll Processing ExperienceEnd-To-End Payroll CalculationsGerman Payroll Tax KnowledgePayroll Software ProficiencyProfessional Working Proficiency in German and English
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Hard Skills
Payroll CalculationsStatutory RequirementsPayroll ReportingData ValidationPayroll ReconciliationsEmployee Lifecycle ProcessingPayroll Audits SupportCompliance AssessmentsProcess DocumentationAutomation Improvements
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailStructured ApproachIndependent WorkClient CommunicationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
German Payroll SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelAI-Assisted ToolsDATEV
Certifications & Qualifications
German Payroll QualificationAccounting QualificationHR Qualification
Industry Keywords
GDPRData ProtectionPayroll BureauOutsourced PayrollGlobal Payroll Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own end-to-end processing of German payrolls for a portfolio of GoGlobal clients
- Process and validate payroll inputs including joiners, leavers, salary changes, variable pay, overtime, bonuses, absences, benefits, deductions and corrections
- Apply German payroll tax and social security requirements, statutory deductions and applicable payroll treatments
- Coordinate payroll declarations, statutory submissions and payment outputs with internal teams and authorised local partners
- Process and reconcile payroll journals to align outputs with client finance requirements
- Validate statutory benefits, leave-related treatments, severance items and other country-specific calculations
- Produce and distribute payslips, annual employee payroll statements and required payroll documentation
- Complete payroll year-end activities, reconciliations, reporting and audit preparation
- Maintain knowledge of German payroll legislation, tax, social security, collective agreements and employment-related payroll changes
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready payroll records and support internal and external audits
- Act as primary payroll contact for designated Germany payroll clients
- Communicate with clients about processing timelines, legislative changes and required actions
- Liaise with client HR and finance teams to collect and validate payroll inputs and resolve discrepancies
- Escalate complex queries, compliance risks and payroll errors to the EMEA RPO and Germany subject-matter experts
- Support client onboarding, parallel runs and go-live activities for new German payrolls
- Conduct pre- and post-payroll data-quality checks
- Maintain Germany payroll SOPs, run guides, calendars, checklists and process documentation
- Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to automation, tooling improvements and standardisation
- Support system changes and new payroll tools through testing and validation
- Share Germany payroll knowledge, support cross-training and provide documented backup coverage
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of hands-on Germany payroll processing experience
- Strong working knowledge of end-to-end payroll calculations, controls, statutory requirements and payroll reporting
- Strong understanding of German payroll tax and social security requirements, employee lifecycle processing, statutory submissions and payroll reconciliations
- Experience applying country-specific payroll rules and working with local advisers or authorised partners on complex payroll matters
- Ability to work remotely and independently while managing multiple client payrolls simultaneously to strict deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to payroll processing, controls and data validation
- Experience using German payroll software, bureau platforms or equivalent in-house payroll systems
- Professional working proficiency in German and English
- Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel
- Comfortable working with AI-assisted tools and open to continuous learning
- A recognised German payroll, accounting or HR qualification, or equivalent relevant professional certification (preferred)
- Experience in a payroll bureau, outsourced payroll, EOR, shared-services or global payroll environment (preferred)
- Experience with German payroll applications, local statutory portals or equivalent country payroll platforms; DATEV experience desirable (preferred)
- Experience supporting payroll audits, statutory reviews or compliance assessments in Germany (preferred)
- Experience supporting payroll implementations, transitions or knowledge transfer into a regional delivery centre (preferred)
- Knowledge of GDPR and data-protection obligations in a payroll-processing context (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Opportunity to become a partner and share in profits
- Fully remote work and hybrid options in some countries
- Flexible work arrangements
- Autonomy and results-focused working environment
- Collaboration with a diverse, global and supportive team
- Career opportunities across international locations
- Transparent monthly financial sharing with the team
- Sustainable, long-term growth environment
- English as the official company language
- Continuous learning opportunities