Payroll Specialist with German – Remote/Hybrid

Description

Role Overview :

We are an international Global Business Services (GBS) organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support for business processes across the EMEA region.

Situated in the city center, our company serves as a strategic hub for delivering efficient and effective solutions to diverse business needs.

As a Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes for Germany, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The selected candidate will collaborate with a payroll provider, provide necessary data, and assist in conducting payroll calculations in compliance with local laws and corporate policies.

This role will report directly to the Payroll Team Leader.

Do you think you’re the right fit for this opportunity? Apply today!

Role Responsibilities :

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for :

Managing end to end payroll process for the German market.

Collaborating with payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

Providing all necessary data to the payroll provider to facilitate the preparation of payroll.

Assisting in conducting payroll calculations, which includes social charges, income tax, holiday pay, severance compensation, and income details, ensuring alignment with local laws, corporate policies, procedures, and goals.

Validating and analyzing payroll results to ensure accuracy.

Processing salary, benefits, and other payroll-related payments.

Participating in payroll projects focused on process improvement, standardization, and digitalization.

Maintainingknowledge of labor and social security legislation to ensure compliance.

Preparing cash forecasts and accrual calculations for financial reporting.

Reviewing and validating payroll journal entries, including any necessary recharges.

Understanding HR disciplines and the applications of well-defined techniques and procedures for instance HR activities related to employment (with the focus on German market)

Ad hoc contacts with relevant authorities, analyzing various documents and preparing the adequate replies.

Providing support and guidance to employees, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on payroll-related matters.

Experience and Competencies :

We are looking for experienced candidates with ability to work independently with minimal supervision while providing guidance to others when necessary.

What we are looking for :

Bachelor's and / or Master's degree

Minimum 3 years of experience in German payroll administration; knowledge of other countries' payroll systems is a plus.

Experience in the cooperation with the payroll provider is a strong plus.

Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures in alignment with local regulations and organizational objectives.

Excellent verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in German is preferred.

Proficiency in using standard office equipment and software packages.

Strong problem-solving skills to resolve complex payroll queries.

Customer oriented approach.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while providing guidance to others when necessary.

What next?

If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can.

We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.

About Us :

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.

Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.

We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.

Additional Locations :

Bad Sackingen