German Payroll Specialist

About this job opportunity  

Our Vision

To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.

Our Mission

Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.

Our People

Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.

What makes this role exciting

We are looking for a skilled German Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full German payroll process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll execution. This role requires a deep understanding of German labour laws, tax regulations, and payroll systems to ensure the smooth operation of payroll activities. Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about numbers, with excellent customer service skills and the ability to resolve client issues using effective problem-solving skills? We would love to meet you!

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Main responsibilities

• Deliver payroll accurately and provide timely payment of employee salaries on time in line with client service level agreements and expectations

• Establish, update, and maintain payroll records and analyze payroll-related information to ensure accurate payroll in line with the legislation of Germany

• Prepare and submit statutory declarations for authorities

• Complete controls and cross-checking on payroll results

• Reconcile pre-processing reports to ensure the accuracy of information before processing payroll

• Research discrepancies in payroll information and/or documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing

• Assist in the validation of payroll requirements to ensure that sufficient information is provided by the client to enable set-up and continued accuracy of payroll processing, ensuring smooth and compliant payroll operations

• Maintain payroll information, files, and records to provide up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance

• Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll reports, handle special client requests

• Partner with Implementation Consultants to ensure successful knowledge transfers are completed between Project Delivery and Operations

Experience needed for this role

• Experience in German payroll processing

• Fluency in German and English language skills

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills to meet deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Word

About you and Our core values

• Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect

• Being a team player is key to our culture

• Solution and customer focused

• Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results

• Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements

• Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do

Poland Package and Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Competitive vacation allowance

• Calm app

• Eye Tests & Glasses Contribution

• EAP

• Employee Referral Program

• WFH Allowance

• PPK / Employee Capital Plan

• CloudPay NOW

• Sports Subscription

• Medical Allowance

• Lunch Allowance

• Paid Volunteering days

• Study Leave

• Marriage Leave

• Bereavement Leave

CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. Glassdoor