Senior HR & Payroll Specialist, German

Strada

. Support German payroll and the payroll team end to end according to defined standards and client requirements .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • PolandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in German payroll administration, including statutory reporting and compliance, while effectively managing client relationships and supporting team development through training and coaching.

Highest-signal resume keywords

German Payroll AdministrationRoot Cause AnalysisClient EngagementMS Office ToolsFluent English & German

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Hard Skills

Payroll AdministrationStatutory ReportingChange Request ProcessRisk MitigationProject Implementation

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailFlexibilityCoachingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

HR ConsultingHR OutsourcingCorporate EnvironmentPayroll LegislationClient Solution Workbook

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support German payroll and the payroll team end to end according to defined standards and client requirements
Undertake, support, and manage Root Cause Analysis when issues result in client escalations, ensuring mitigating actions are implemented
Identify upsell opportunities and support the Change Request process, including estimating and implementing changes
Understand standard and client-specific payroll reports, including statutory year-end reporting
Maintain current knowledge of legislation, system updates, changes, and payroll procedures while managing the payroll legislation roadmap
Answer payroll-related questions and requests from team members and clients
Support Operations Manager with client engagement activities
Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Resolve and support technical and functional issues escalated by team members and clients
Maintain the client solution workbook and provide functional support
Support and guide project implementations and go-lives
Participate in assigned projects and activities
Upskill and develop colleagues through training delivery and coaching
Perform champion responsibilities for innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-4 years relevant experience administering Payroll in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing or Corporate environment
Fluent English & German skills
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures
Ability to identify and mitigate risks
Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment
Attention to detail
Current and future work authorization in Poland without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada
Successful completion of applicable background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Language Allowance
Private medical care
Possibility for development within a multinational organization
Attractive benefits package
Health coverage
Wellbeing programs
Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
Retirement plans
Learning opportunities
Continuing education & training
Competitive total rewards package