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Payroll Specialist(m/w/x)
Managing monthly payroll for Via Germany, partnering with external providers and ensuring compliance with German tax and wage laws. 5+ years of German payroll experience required. Equity, Urban Sports Club membership, and weekly team meals.
Requirements
- Willingness to travel to Berlin monthly
- 5+ years payroll experience in Germany
- Strong understanding of local payroll regulations
- Strong understanding of local tax requirements
- Comfortable working with HRIS and payroll systems
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Detail-oriented and highly accurate
- Ability to manage payroll tasks independently
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Strong communicator
- Effective collaboration with internal teams
- Process-driven and proactive
- Passion for improving workflows
- Passion for implementing innovative solutions
- Fluency in English
- German language skills (plus)
Tasks
- Drive monthly payroll process for Via Germany
- Partner with external payroll provider and internal teams
- Ensure timely and accurate payroll execution
- Monitor and interpret German tax regulations
- Maintain payroll compliance with wage laws
- Perform regular payroll audits
- Maintain accuracy of employee pay data
- Design and implement process improvements
- Establish internal controls
- Manage benefit deductions
- Handle tax withholdings
- Ensure precise and compliant calculations
- Prepare payroll-related financial reports
- Reconcile general ledger accounts
- Support escalated employee payroll queries
- Contribute to cross-functional projects
- Strengthen payroll processes
- Support broader Finance team
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- P&I Loga
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Equity
Social Impact
- Awarded for social good commitment
Free or Subsidized Food
- Weekly team lunch
Snacks & Drinks
- Weekly team breakfast
Healthcare & Fitness
- Urban Sports Club membership
Retirement Plans
- Company pension scheme with 20% employer contribution
More Vacation Days
- 30 vacation days
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Managing monthly payroll for Via Germany, partnering with external providers and ensuring compliance with German tax and wage laws. 5+ years of German payroll experience required. Equity, Urban Sports Club membership, and weekly team meals.
Requirements
- Willingness to travel to Berlin monthly
- 5+ years payroll experience in Germany
- Strong understanding of local payroll regulations
- Strong understanding of local tax requirements
- Comfortable working with HRIS and payroll systems
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Detail-oriented and highly accurate
- Ability to manage payroll tasks independently
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Strong communicator
- Effective collaboration with internal teams
- Process-driven and proactive
- Passion for improving workflows
- Passion for implementing innovative solutions
- Fluency in English
- German language skills (plus)
Tasks
- Drive monthly payroll process for Via Germany
- Partner with external payroll provider and internal teams
- Ensure timely and accurate payroll execution
- Monitor and interpret German tax regulations
- Maintain payroll compliance with wage laws
- Perform regular payroll audits
- Maintain accuracy of employee pay data
- Design and implement process improvements
- Establish internal controls
- Manage benefit deductions
- Handle tax withholdings
- Ensure precise and compliant calculations
- Prepare payroll-related financial reports
- Reconcile general ledger accounts
- Support escalated employee payroll queries
- Contribute to cross-functional projects
- Strengthen payroll processes
- Support broader Finance team
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- P&I Loga
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Equity
Social Impact
- Awarded for social good commitment
Free or Subsidized Food
- Weekly team lunch
Snacks & Drinks
- Weekly team breakfast
Healthcare & Fitness
- Urban Sports Club membership
Retirement Plans
- Company pension scheme with 20% employer contribution
More Vacation Days
- 30 vacation days
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About the Company
Via
Industry
Transportation
Description
The company builds technology that modernizes public transportation systems, enhancing access to jobs, healthcare, and education.
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