German Payroll Specialist

German Payroll Specialist 12 Month FTCRole OverviewJoin our EMEA People team to deliver a professional, accurate, and confidential payroll service. You will own the end-to-end German payroll process and support wider EMEA payroll management through our outsourced providers. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth operational delivery and supporting our upcoming payroll transformation projects.Key ResponsibilitiesManage German Payroll: Own end-to-end processing for Germany in coordination with our outsourced provider.Ensure Compliance: Complete all German and EMEA statutory returns, tax filings, and legal reporting.Audit Support: Lead internal and external payroll audits across assigned EMEA countries.Month-End Finance: Deliver precise payroll accounting and month-end reconciliation procedures.Data Management: Input HRIS updates and email instructions accurately into the payroll system.Query Resolution: Resolve complex employee and HR payroll queries directly and confidently.Legislative Updates: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of German labour law, tax, and social security changes.Project Delivery: Support a major payroll transformation project and transition to a new global vendor.Skills and QualificationsGerman Payroll Expertise: Strong, current knowledge of German payroll legislation, tax, and social security.EMEA Experience: At least 2 years of experience handling payrolls within the EMEA region.Vendor Management: Proven experience working with third-party outsourced ..... full job details .....