HR Operations and Payroll Manager

HR & Payroll Manager

Full-time | Munich | €65,000-€70,000 gross / year

Fluency in German and English

We are looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to take ownership of the people operations and payroll processes in Munich for our financial services client. This role combines HR generalist responsibilities with hands-on payroll and finance support, working closely with the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and prepare monthly payroll data for all German employees (approx. 65), coordinating with external tax advisors

Support payroll processing, including expense oversight, payroll accuracy, and compliance

Act as a key interface between HR, Finance, and Payroll

Oversee employee-related financial processes, including expense management and payroll-related reporting

Create and maintain finance and payroll reports for internal stakeholders

Handle general HR operations across the employee lifecycle (contracts, onboarding, offboarding, HR administration)

Your Profile

Proven experience in HR management and payroll / finance operations, ideally in Germany

Strong understanding of payroll processes and collaboration with tax advisors

Generalist mindset with the ability to work confidently across HR, Finance, and Payroll

Detail-oriented, structured, and comfortable handling sensitive data

Hands-on, pragmatic, and able to manage multiple responsibilities independently

What We Offer

Salary range : €65,000-€70,000 gross per year, depending on experience

A collaborative environment with close interaction across HR and Finance teams