German Payroll Processing Specialist

Location: Bangalore
Experience: 3–8 Years
Band: BPO 2/3
Shift Timing: 3:00 PM IST to 1:00 AM IST
Industry: HR Services / Payroll / Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Function: Payroll Operations / HR Operations

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled German Payroll Processing Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees in Germany. The ideal candidate must be fluent in German and have experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, German tax laws, social security regulations, and statutory benefits. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee records, resolving payroll queries, and complying with applicable German employment and payroll regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees according to client payroll calendars and schedules.

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

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

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

• Maintain accurate payroll data and employee records in payroll systems and HRIS platforms.

• Process end-to-end payroll activities, including data collection, calculations, validation, and final review.

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

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

• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee payroll and personal information.

• Meet payroll deadlines while maintaining accuracy, quality, and compliance standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Fluency in German, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• 2–4 years of experience in payroll processing, payroll systems, or HRIS platforms.

• Knowledge of German payroll regulations, taxation, and social security rules.

• Understanding of collective agreements (Tarifverträge), wage types, and statutory benefits.

• Hands-on experience with payroll or HRIS platforms such as ADP, Paychex, Deel, SAP, or Workday.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent problem-solving and discrepancy-resolution skills.

• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and data accuracy.

• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Good to Have

• Multicountry payroll processing experience.

• Exposure to payroll operations in the US, Canada, UK, Switzerland, Malaysia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, or other countries.

• Experience working with international HR and payroll teams.

Experience Requirements

• Overall experience: 3–8 years.

• Relevant payroll systems or HRIS experience: 2–4 years preferred.

Additional Information

• Work Location: Bangalore

• Shift: 3:00 PM IST to 1:00 AM IST

• Eligibility: Former TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

• Profile Creation: PAN and date of birth (DOB) are required for profile creation. Please provide these details only through the authorized recruitment process.

Interested candidates with German language fluency and relevant payroll processing experience are encouraged to apply.