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We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.\nWith the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future - working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.\nStrada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology - helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.\nLearn more at www.stradaglobal.com\nThe primary focus of the Senior HR & Payroll Specialist will be to support the activities for the German payroll life cycle accurately and timely. You will have a key role in the support of all payroll activities in addition to providing support to the payroll team. 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This may include, but is not limited to, estimating and implementing changes\nUnderstand standard and client specific payroll reports including statutory year end reporting needs as required by the customer contract and scope of service\nMaintaining current knowledge of legislation requirements; system updates, changes and overall payroll procedures while managing the payroll legislation road map\nAnswering payroll related questions and requests from the team and from clients; supporting the Operations Manager with client engagement activities\nAbility to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information\nAbility to resolve and support technical and functional issues escalated from other team members and clients\nSupporting and maintaining the client solution workbook and provision functional support as needed\nSupporting and guiding project implementations and go-lives\nParticipating in projects and activities as needed and assigned\nRequirements:\n3-4 years relevant experience administering Payroll in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing or Corporate environment\nFluent English skills, German skills would be an asset\nAbility to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures\nAbility to identify and mitigate risks\nStrong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint\nFlexibility to support a global and fast paced environment\nAttention to detail\nExcellent written and verbal skills\nSelf-motivated and a willingness to learn\nWhat we offer:\nRemote work\nLanguage Allowance\nPrivate medical care\nPossibility for development within a multinational organization\nAttractive benefits package\nAt Strada, our values guide everything we do:\nAnticipate Customer Needs - We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed. \nOwn the Outcome - We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right. \nChallenge Ourselves to Work Smarter - We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more. \nEmpower Each Other to Solve Problems - We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions. \nCare About Our Work and Our People - We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right. \nBenefits\nAt Strada, we support your whole self-offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. 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