Payroll Risk & Compliance Expert - Germany

About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

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What this job can offer you

We are looking for a highly experienced Payroll Lead to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have experience in regional/global payroll operations, including a deep understanding of wage tax laws and social security regulations in at least one country. Proven track record in identifying payroll compliance risks and implementing controls.

What you bring

• Experience in-house payroll experience Germany
• Deep understanding of wage tax laws and social security regulations in the Country of expertise
• Experience of liaising with the local tax authorities
• Demonstrated capability in handling complex, compliance-heavy tasks, leveraging analytical skills for effective problem-solving.
• Experience in making recommendations for process improvements and ensuring that they are implemented
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively and drive results in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that ensures the individual can engage effectively with Senior stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience working on payroll systems and services in a multi-product, high-growth scale-up company
• Proficiency in data manipulation (eg sql, excel, sheets)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact.
• You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.
• It's not required to have experience working remotely, but it is considered a plus.
• You write and speak fluent English.
• You write and …