German Payroll Processing Specialist

Band: BPO 2/3

Role Summary

We are hiring a German-speaking Payroll Specialist to run end-to-end payroll for our clients. You will process payroll accurately and on time, follow German statutory requirements, and answer employee payroll queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees according to the client’s pay calendar
• Review and validate timekeeping records, payroll adjustments and employee changes
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions and taxes accurately
• Collect, calculate and enter payroll data, and review payroll through to completion
• Maintain payroll and employment records in line with statutory and country regulations
• Respond to employee payroll and HR queries and resolve discrepancies on time
• Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, benefits and employee updates

Must-Have Skills

• 2-4 years of experience in payroll systems, payroll processing and/or HRIS platforms (ADP, Paychex, Deel, SAP, Workday or similar preferred)
• Fluency in German
• Good understanding of German tax laws and social security rules
• Knowledge of collective agreements (Tarifverträge), wage types and statutory benefits
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a demanding environment
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good to Have

• Multi-country payroll exposure (US, Canada, UK, Switzerland, Malaysia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, etc.)

Hiring Conditions

• Ex-TCS employees cannot apply
• PAN and date of birth are required for profile creation

Keywords: German Payroll, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Processing, German Tax, Social Security, Tarifverträge, Wage Types, ADP, Workday, SAP, Deel, HRIS, Multi-country Payroll, German Fluency, Bangalore

Notes

• Industry and role: I used BPO (#9) because of the band. Your lists have no payroll role, so I used Business / EDP Analyst (#9). Data Entry Specialist (#26) or Billing Specialist (#6) are alternatives if you want a role closer to transaction processing.
• Experience mismatch: The role says 3-8 years of total experience, but the must-have asks for 2-4 years of payroll experience. This is fine if the payroll experience is part of the total, but please confirm so candidates aren’t confused.
• German level: “Fluency in German” doesn’t give a level. If you need a certificate such as Goethe B2 or C1, add it to the JD, because it makes screening easier.
• Shift: 3 PM to 1 AM IST runs past midnight, so list it as a night shift if the portal only offers Day or Night.