Payroll Manager
Kiel, Germany (On-site)

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager ready to take on a leadership role within a global Fortune 500 manufacturing company? This is a unique opportunity to oversee payroll operations for a large employee population, lead a team through transformation, and ensure full compliance with German tax and employment legislation.

The Role: As a Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for payroll operations covering more than 1,600 employees, driving accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Leading a payroll team, you will set high standards, build accountability, and foster professional development. This role offers strong exposure to international stakeholders and the chance to shape a function that is critical to business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and motivate the payroll team, with a focus on turning around performance.
• Oversee timely and accurate payroll for 1,600+ employees.
• Ensure full compliance with German tax law, social security, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Partner with HR and Finance to streamline processes and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead payroll-related projects, including system enhancements and implementations.
• Act as subject matter expert for German payroll compliance and legislation.

About You

• At least 5 years’ payroll management experience, with proven leadership and team transformation skills.
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written).
• Strong knowledge of German payroll, tax, and social security legislation.
• Experience managing large-scale payrolls.
• Skilled in SAP and ADP payroll systems.
• IHK qualification or similar certification is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join?

• Lead payroll in a global, innovative manufacturing organisation.
• Opportunity to transform and shape a payroll function while developing a high-performing team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative, international working environment with career growth potential.

If you’re a driven Payroll Manager with the expertise to lead high-volume operations and inspire performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to confidentially explore this opportunity.