HR Specialist – Payroll, Time Management & Administration

Hereschwerke GmbH

. Independently manage the monthly payroll process for blue-collar employees, white-collar employees, and apprentices, including all payroll-related activities .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeWildon • AustriaMid-LevelSenior💰 €3,200 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, employment law, and digital HR systems, with a strong focus on quality and effective communication across diverse stakeholders.

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Austrian Payroll ProcessingEmployment Law KnowledgeDigital Time-Tracking SystemsMS Office ProficiencyPayroll Accounting Certification

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingHR AdministrationDigital HR ProcessesHR Metrics AnalysisEmployment Contract Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam SpiritSolution-Oriented Working StyleStructured Working StyleCollaboration Enthusiasm

Tools & Technologies

Digital Time Management SystemsMS Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Payroll Accounting Examination

Industry Keywords

Social Security LawWage Tax LawEmployee Lifecycle ManagementHR ProjectsCross-Functional Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage the monthly payroll process for blue-collar employees, white-collar employees, and apprentices, including all payroll-related activities
Manage and further develop digital time management systems supporting diverse working-time models and varying payroll-related requirements
Advise and support employees and managers on payroll, time management, and employment law matters
Manage the entire employee lifecycle, from preparing employment contracts and ongoing HR administration through to offboarding
Actively shape and optimize digital HR processes and further develop existing systems and procedures
Prepare HR metrics, analyses, and reports as a basis for personnel-related decisions
Contribute to HR projects and cross-functional initiatives
Report directly to the Head of Payroll Accounting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed commercial training and successfully passed a payroll accounting examination
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in Austrian payroll processing
Sound knowledge of employment law, social security law, and wage tax law
Experience with digital time-tracking systems is an advantage
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, combined with a strong affinity for IT
Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style with a strong focus on quality
Excellent communication skills, team spirit, and enthusiasm for collaborating with a variety of stakeholders
Interest in digital solutions and actively developing existing processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Numerous employee events and benefits
Training and professional development opportunities
Home office option
Willingness to offer above-market compensation depending on qualifications and experience