Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Germany

3 weeks, 5 days ago
Full-time
Senior
HR and Recruiting
GoGlobal

GoGlobal

GoGlobal Technologies Inc. is an online survey specialist company that custom builds online surveys for organizations to conduct internet market research.

Professional Services

Description

  • Oversee and execute end-to-end payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payroll runs.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, reporting requirements, and other payroll rules in supported jurisdictions.
  • Calculate statutory deductions, benefits, and remittances accurately.
  • Conduct payroll reconciliations, audits, and compliance checks on a regular basis.
  • Stay current on payroll legislation changes and implement required updates to processes and systems.
  • Lead onboarding and implementation of payroll solutions for new and transitioning German clients, including Blue Ocean system and DATEV implementation.
  • Advise clients on payroll best practices, system configurations, and process optimizations.
  • Troubleshoot payroll issues and deliver timely, accurate resolutions.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, Implementation, IT, product teams, external partners, vendors, and authorities to align payroll processes and support improvements.
  • Develop and maintain payroll documentation, SOPs, training materials, and deliver payroll training sessions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll audits and coordinate documentation, responses, and issue resolution with stakeholders and authorities.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on processing and compliance oversight.
  • In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment standards.
  • Experience with payroll system implementations, process improvements, and automation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex payroll issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain payroll concepts to diverse stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience with DATEV is required.
  • Strong proficiency in payroll software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.
  • Payroll certification is preferred.
  • Fluency in English and German is required.
  • Multilingual proficiency is a plus, depending on the regions supported.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work, with hybrid options available in some countries.
  • Opportunity to become a partner and share in profits instead of receiving equity plans.
  • A results-focused culture with no timesheets and autonomy to make decisions.
  • Transparent communication, including monthly sharing of company financials.
  • A global, supportive team with opportunities to work across countries and regions.
  • Long-term, sustainable growth without VC or private equity pressure.

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