(Senior) Payroll Specialist (m/f/d)

JOIN OUR TEAM

As a (Senior) Payroll Specialist, you’ll oversee and coordinate payroll for Germany, Italy, Spain, and The Netherlands, ensuring seamless collaboration with our external service providers. You will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processes across the region. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that we may request relevant certificates and documentation justified by the nature of the role, such as a valid Certificate of Conduct. This position is permanent, reporting into our headquarters in Munich and based in Warsaw.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage payroll processes across multiple European countries via several external service providers
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution, including tax filings, social security contributions, internal Finance-related reporting and compliance audits
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related matters for internal and external stakeholders, including Finance, tax authorities and auditors
• Monitor payroll-related SLAs and KPIs to ensure efficiency and continuous improvement
• Drive process optimisation and digitalisation initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy, automation, and scalability

YOU COME WITH

• 3+ years of experience in payroll management, preferably in a fast-paced, international environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax, and social security laws in Europe and especially DACH focus (Germany minimum requirement)
• Independent, structured, and detail-oriented working style with a strong sense of responsibility
• A reliable, flexible and discreet personality
• Enjoy working in a team and communicating in Polish and English (very good written and spoken); German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch are a plus

WHY WESTWING

If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it.
At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living.

Here is what you can look forward to:

• A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration
• An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone
• A flexible hybrid setup with 2 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen
• Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas
• 20 to 28 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create
• A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces
• Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers
• Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care
• Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Summer & Winter Parties to Oktoberfest

ABOUT US

Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 497 million in 2024. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.

Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.

Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.

Department

People & Culture