Payroll Team Manager Position (New Role, New Department)

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Team Manager to lead a new international payroll team for our client organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the team and providing comprehensive payroll services to clients in the German-speaking market.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of several people, setting priorities and motivating employees;
• Oversee the implementation of complex payroll services in accordance with existing procedures and standards;
• Plan operational work, control quality and consistency processes;
• Optimize resources and implemented solutions in the payroll area;
• Identify and implement improvements in payroll systems and tools;
• Generate HR reports, analyses, and summaries for internal and external purposes;
• Provide guidance to managers on labor law, HR procedures, and employment conditions;
• Participate in development initiatives and improving payroll services.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of German labor law and regulations;
• At least 5 years of experience as a manager in the payroll area for companies in Germany or Austria;
• Knowledge of German language at level C1;
• Experience in comprehensive monthly and annual processes (e.g. input data, working hours, civil law contracts, benefits, deductions);
• Mileage experience in employee lifecycle (onboarding, contract changes, offboarding);
• Knowledge of SAP - desirable;
• Experience in transformation projects and process takeovers;
• Bachelor's degree or higher, desirable postgraduate studies or specialized courses.

We Offer:

• Stable employment with a well-established company entering international activities;
• The opportunity to have a real impact on process development and team building, selecting team members;
• A hybrid work model from the office in Gdańsk's most convenient location;
• An attractive package of benefits and additional remuneration (basic salary + quarterly bonus + numerous add-ons);
• The space to implement your own ideas and solutions;
• A very attractive relocation package (18 months of housing financing in Gdańsk).