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HR Payroll Specialist / Lohn- und Gehaltsbuchhalter (m/w/d)

Köln, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-10-08

Core

Monthly payroll processing for a defined group of employees, handling onboarding/offboarding, contract changes, and leave calculations while ensuring compliance with tax, social security, and labor laws.

Role type

Payroll Specialist

Builds

Accurate monthly payroll runs, statutory reports, and certificates for employees and external authorities.

Domain

Human Resources / Payroll

Required skills

Payroll processing, German tax law, Social security law, Labor law, MS Office, Payroll systems (DATEV, SAP HCM, LOGA)

Preferred skills

Experience with payroll optimization, Digitalization of processes, Year-end closing support, Audit support

Responsibilities

Execute monthly payroll calculations, Process employee onboarding and offboarding, Ensure compliance with tax and social security regulations, Act as a contact for employees and management, Create statutory reports and certificates, Coordinate with finance and HR, Support year-end closing and audits, Optimize payroll processes.