Job Title : German Payroll Specialist – Payroll Processing

Job Description : 

We are looking for a German-speaking Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant salary payments. The role involves payroll calculations, tax and social security compliance, timekeeping validation, employee record maintenance, and payroll query resolution. The ideal candidate will have experience with payroll systems or HRIS platforms and a strong understanding of German payroll regulations and statutory benefits.

Experience : 3–8 yrs

Location : Bengaluru

Required Skills : 

1. German Language Proficiency

2. German Payroll Processing and Payroll Administration

3. German Tax Laws and Social Security Regulations

4. Payroll Systems / HRIS (ADP, SAP, Workday, or similar)

5. Payroll Reconciliation, Compliance, and Employee Query Resolution

Key Responsibilities :

• Process end-to-end payroll for hourly and salaried employees according to the client’s payroll calendar and schedule.

• Review and validate timekeeping records, payroll adjustments, and employee information changes.

• Calculate and verify wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, taxes, and statutory benefits.

• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with German tax laws, social security regulations, collective agreements (Tarifverträge), and applicable statutory requirements.

• Maintain accurate payroll and employment records while ensuring confidentiality.

• Respond to employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies within agreed timelines.

• Coordinate with HR teams regarding new hires, terminations, benefits, and employee data updates.

• Review payroll information, investigate errors, and complete necessary corrections.

• Meet payroll deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.

• Support multicountry payroll activities where required.

Qualifications : 

• Relevant experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, or HRIS platforms.

• Fluency in German is mandatory.

• Good understanding of German tax laws, social security rules, collective agreements, wage types, and statutory benefits.

• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, Deel, SAP, Workday, or similar platforms is preferred.

• Multicountry payroll exposure, including the US, Canada, UK, Switzerland, Malaysia, UAE, or Saudi Arabia, is an advantage.

• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to manage deadlines in a demanding environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and data security.

• Willingness to work from the office in Bengaluru and support the specified shift.

Important Points :

• Ex TCS Employees can't apply.

• PAN and DOB are required for profile creation.