Payroll Manager (m/f/d)

Purpose of Job:

This is a hands-on role responsible for payroll delivery, time & attendance processes, and benefits support across the EMEA region. The scope includes two manufacturing sites in Germany and Austria, as well as remote employees in other EMEA countries. Payroll processing is outsourced; however, this role owns payroll inputs, data quality, audits, and day-to-day compliance management.

The position also supports the transition to a more centralized and standardized EMEA payroll platform integrated with Huber's Global HRIS, and works closely with the Corporate Benefits team to provide regional insights and support locally compliant, globally aligned benefit programs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver accurate, timely end-to-end payroll across EMEA, working hands-on with external payroll providers.
• Prepare, review, and validate payroll inputs and outputs, resolving payroll discrepancies with HR, Finance, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with local tax, social security, and labor law requirements.
• Provide operational support for SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP), including testing, upgrades, and issue resolution.
• Own and administer Time & Attendance systems, ensuring accurate data and legal compliance.
• Produce payroll and time reports and support audits and year-end activities.
• Support salary reviews, bonus payments, and statutory benefits administration.
• Manage and support a small regional payroll team and drive continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Solid, hands-on experience managing outsourced payroll and time & attendance processes across Germany, Austria, and ideally wider EMEA.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, tax, and social security requirements, particularly in Germany and Austria.
• Experience working with Time & Attendance systems and their integration with payroll.
• Confident in managing payroll vendors and resolving operational and system-related issues.
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel and experienced with payroll and HR systems (e.g. SAP, SuccessFactors, ADP or similar).
• Relevant payroll or HR certifications (e.g. German payroll qualifications or equivalent) are preferred.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Background in supporting a manufacturing or industrial workforce and collaborating with works councils/co-determination is preferred.
• Experience supporting payroll system transitions, process standardization, or shared service models is desirable.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.