German-Speaking HR Payroll Specialist
Job Description:
Job Overview:
Are you an organized HR professional with a strong foundation in German labor, tax, and social security regulations? We are seeking a detail-oriented, native German-speaking HR Payroll Specialist (m/f/d) to join our corporate team in Osnabrück! This highly adaptable role can be tailored to fit your lifestyle, offering either full-time or part-time (minimum 20 hours/week) commitments under a flexible hybrid working model. You will independently manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring total compliance with all local legal frameworks and internal company policies.
What You Will Do:
- Independently manage, verify, and execute end-to-end payroll processes accurately and on schedule for all corporate employees.
- Administer complete life-cycle personnel changes, efficiently processing new hires, terminations, promotions, and contract adjustments within the HR payroll system.
- Provide expert guidance and clear communication to internal employees and departments regarding complex tax and social security matters.
- Act as the primary corporate liaison with German government authorities, health insurance funds, and social security institutions to address inquiries.
- Prepare detailed payroll analyses, audits, and custom data reports to support HR management and financial decision-making processes.
Requirements:
- Native or fluent C2-level proficiency in German (both written and spoken) is required to handle sensitive payroll communications and legal compliance text.
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of German payroll laws, income tax regulations, and social security contributions.
- Hands-on proficiency with major payroll system architectures, preferably SAP HR or a closely related ERP environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a proactive approach to handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong, collaborative communication skills for internal advisory support.
Work Schedule & Hybrid Model:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday within standard corporate business hours, featuring flexible core times to support work-life balance.
- Flexibility: Open to Full-Time or Part-Time arrangements (minimum of 20 hours per week).
- Workplace: Hybrid model requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at our modern office in Osnabrück, Germany, with the remainder completed remotely.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive Salary: Up to 44,000€ gross/year for full-time agreements (prorated down to a minimum of 22,000€ gross/year for a 20-hour part-time schedule).
- Performance Incentive: Opportunity to earn an additional performance-based corporate bonus.
- Strong Retirement Planning: Benefit from a generous 20% employer contribution match to your company pension plan.
- Lifestyle & Wellness Perks: Enjoy an active membership option with Urban Sports Club, corporate bicycle leasing programs, and subsidized public transportation discounts.
- Additional Perks: Gain instant access to exclusive corporate employee discounts across multiple major retailers.