Senior German Payroll Specialist

Role Overview

Safeguard Global is a leading Global administrative business process outsourcing provider (Accounting, Payroll, HR, Compliance).

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist who will be responsible for assisting in performing the standard accounting tasks related to the payroll processes (salary calculation) for our clients. The clients are well-known Companies from different industries (pharmaceutical, investment management, fashion, banking etc.)

How you will make a difference:

• Receiving input payroll, inputting in the software and calculating/processing payroll, delivering the payroll outputs and related reports;

• Maintaining payroll records: new hires, leavers, transfers, contractual changes etc.;

• Ensuring knowledge of Client contracts of employment, policies, taxation, mandatory insurances and social security regulations – ensuring all payments are duly authorized, correct and compliant;

• Ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of monthly payroll files;

• Managing client enquiries via telephone and email;

• Building and nurturing the relationship we have with the customer and deliver world class service;

• Performing additional duties as required by the operations team;

• Maintaining KPI performance on allocation of clients.

Experience Requirements:

• 4  years experience in payroll and personnel administration as a minimum;

• Fluent German and a good level of English, both written and verbal;

• Experience of payroll processing in local payroll legislation;

• University Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Labor or related field will be a plus;

• Past experience on German SAGE HR suite software engine would be a plus.

Skill Requirements

• An organized and methodical approach to work;

• Ability to work effectively on a solo basis and also within a team environment;

• Competent IT user of Excel, Word, payroll system(s);

• Ability to do Manual Calculations if necessary.

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At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.