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FRFrontier Economics Ltd (UK)

Payroll Specialist(m/w/x)

Köln
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

End-to-end German payroll processing for an economics consultancy. German payroll regulations and HR systems experience required. 28 days annual leave, option to purchase 10 additional days.

Requirements

  • German payroll management and regulations knowledge
  • HR systems experience (e.g., Workday)
  • Payroll systems experience and software adaptability
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Handling confidential information with discretion
  • Multi-country payroll support experience
  • Payroll transition experience (outsourced to in-house)
  • Familiarity with payroll systems (DATEV, ADP, SD Worx)
  • Professional services environment experience

Tasks

  • Manage end-to-end German payroll process
  • Collate and validate payroll inputs
  • Process payroll for joiners, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, and absences
  • Review payroll outputs for accuracy
  • Ensure gross-to-net calculations, tax, and social security deductions are correct
  • Comply with German payroll legislation and statutory reporting
  • Serve as key contact for external payroll providers, tax advisors, and local authorities
  • Support implementation of in-house payroll system
  • Design, test, and validate payroll processes
  • Maintain accurate payroll records
  • Ensure documentation is audit-ready
  • Support other payrolls as needed (e.g., UK, Europe)
  • Assist with payroll inputs, reconciliations, and payments
  • Provide cover during peak periods or team absences
  • Respond to payroll-related employee queries
  • Submit German payroll filings on time
  • Update ELStAM and social security reports
  • Prepare documentation for internal and external audits
  • Respond to audit queries
  • Ensure payroll processes are compliant and well-documented
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Enhance data accuracy
  • Collaborate with Finance, IT, and external providers
  • Administer employee benefits (e.g., pensions, health insurance)
  • Provide timely, professional responses to payroll queries
  • Handle sensitive payroll data confidentially
  • Participate in payroll-related projects
  • Support transition to in-house German payroll

Work Experience

  • approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

  • High school diploma

Languages

  • GermanNative

Tools & Technologies

  • Workday
  • DATEV
  • ADP
  • SD Worx

Benefits

More Vacation Days

  • 28 days annual leave
  • Option to purchase 10 additional holiday days

Generous Parental Leave

  • Enhanced parental pay

Learning & Development

  • Extensive L&D opportunities

Career Advancement

  • Career Development Reviews

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Dedicated Mentor support

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Health insurance plan with Allianz

Mental Health Support

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job Security

  • Income Protection Insurance

Other Benefits

  • Life Insurance
  • Cross-Office Travel

Workation & Sabbatical

  • Secondments
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