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Stellvertretender Teamleiter Lohn und Gehalt (m/w/d) Vollzeit in Essen

Essen, Ruhr, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-07-31 → 2026-11-12

Core

Deputy Team Leader for Payroll supporting the Team Lead in ensuring accurate, timely, and legally compliant payroll processing for all employees.

Role type

Senior operational payroll specialist (deputy team lead)

Builds

Monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll cycles and related HR financial processes

Domain

Human Resources / Payroll / Finance

Required skills

Payroll processing, German tax law, Social security law, ERP systems, Team coordination, Process optimization

Responsibilities

Support Team Lead in organizational and technical payroll topics; Coordinate team and ensure payroll processes in Team Lead's absence; Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing; Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes; Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and social security regulations; Support continuous optimization of payroll and HR processes; Assist in HR and Payroll projects; Support digitalization of HR processes; Participate in internal and external audits; Maintain employee master data and digital personnel files; Create employment contracts and certificates; Process work hours, vacation, and sick leave data; Act as contact for employees on HR and payroll matters; Communicate with authorities, health insurance funds, and external bodies; Handle registrations and notifications in social security.