Senior Payroll Associate - German Payroll

Job Description:

• Independently process payroll end to end according to defined standards and client requirements
• Monitor and manage ticket queues using appropriate BI tools
• Utilize the hrX suite of tools for payroll processing and associated activities
• Understand and interpret payslips and follow the payroll calendar
• Identify deviations from the standard scope of service and support change request opportunities
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Produce and understand standard and client-specific payroll reports, including statutory year-end reporting
• Review and validate data and initiate corrections
• Answer payroll-related questions and requests
• Support and execute SOC1 Controls
• Maintain and apply defined work instructions
• Perform transactions with third parties
• Provide knowledge transfers to peers
• Support the Root Cause Analysis process
• Support system maintenance testing
• Coordinate and resolve technical issues
• Maintain current knowledge of legislation, system updates, changes, and payroll procedures
• Participate in assigned payroll team projects

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot
• Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment
• Attention to details
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Self-motivated and a willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures
• BA/BS in a business-related field such as Accounting, Human Resources, or Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years relevant experience administering Payroll or Health & Welfare/Benefits in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing, or Corporate environment
• HRIS knowledge: Workday, SSFF, Oracle
• ERP knowledge: SAP preferred or alternatively A3 or PeopleSoft knowledge
• Current and future work authorization in Poland without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada
• Successful completion of applicable background checks

Benefits:

• Health coverage
• Wellbeing programs
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
• Retirement plans
• Learning opportunities
• Competitive total rewards package
• Continuing education & training
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices