Career Opportunity: German-Speaking Payroll Specialist

Job Description

We are hiring a German-speaking Payroll Specialist to handle payroll administration and processing for employees in accordance with German statutory requirements and established payroll schedules. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate payroll calculations, employee data management, query resolution, and coordination with HR to ensure smooth payroll operations.

Job Details

• Location: Bangalore

• Experience: 3–8 years

• Band: BPO 2/3

• Job Code: 437315

• Shift: 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM IST

Candidate Requirements

Mandatory Skills

• Fluency in German.

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

• Hands-on knowledge of payroll applications such as ADP, Paychex, Deel, SAP, Workday, or similar systems.

• Understanding of German taxation, social security regulations, collective agreements (Tarifverträge), wage types, and statutory benefits.

• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processing, validation, and review.

• Ability to maintain employee records and independently address HR-related queries.

• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet payroll deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to international or multicountry payroll operations, including the US, Canada, UK, Switzerland, Malaysia, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees in line with client pay calendars.

• Verify timekeeping data, payroll adjustments, and employee information changes.

• Calculate and validate salaries, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and applicable taxes.

• Ensure payroll records are accurate and compliant with statutory and country-specific regulations.

• Manage employee payroll-related questions and investigate discrepancies.

• Work closely with HR teams to process new hires, employee exits, benefits, and personal data updates.

• Collect, calculate, and maintain payroll information accurately.

• Ensure payroll activities are completed within established timelines while protecting confidential employee information.

Key Competencies

• German language proficiency.

• Strong understanding of payroll operations and statutory compliance.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Effective employee communication and stakeholder coordination.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines.