Global Payroll Operations Partner (m/f/d)
Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, UK, and NetherlandsFull-TimeMiddle
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Job Details
- Languages
- English, German
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelGoogle Sheets
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience managing (preparatory) payroll for Germany
- Experience with managing (preparatory) payroll in France, and/or Spain, with a deep understanding of statutory requirements
- Proven experience managing external payroll providers to ensure compliance
- Experience with managing EOR and PEO is a plus
- Product mindset and track record of identifying manual inefficiencies and implementing automated workflows between HRIS and Payroll systems
- Strong analytical mindset
- Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets for complex data handling
- Ability to explain complex tax and payroll issues to employees with patience, clarity, and a service-oriented mindset
- Thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments and takes full responsibility for ensuring payroll remains transparent, compliant, and audit-ready
- Professionally fluent in both English and German (written and verbal)
Responsibilities
- Drive the preparatory payroll process for all international entities (Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, UK, and Netherlands), ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
- Serve as the lead point of contact for external payroll providers, our EOR (Remote), and our PEO in the US, overseeing all payroll-related compliance and resolving statutory queries with precision
- Act as the primary contact for payroll-related tickets, resolving employee inquiries with empathy, speed, and a high level of expertise
- Proactively identify inefficiencies to automate payroll workflows, reducing manual steps and enhancing the scalability of our global operations
- Partner closely with RevOps to ensure the accurate and timely calculation of commission structures and bonus payments
- Support the Finance team with staff cost reporting, audits, and data-driven workforce planning
- Partner with Finance and Legal to support applications for international grants and subsidies (e.g., R&D tax credits or local employment grants) by providing accurate personnel data, salary documentation, and compliance reporting
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