HR IT German Payroll Expert

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its
entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

In our "HR IT Solutions" area, the "Payroll/Time Solutions" team plays an important role by providing tools and solutions that support effective payroll processing and time management across our HR department globally. To enhance this team, we are immediately seeking a committed and experienced team member as Expert for the German Payroll.

• Manage and process payroll operations in compliance with German regulations and standards as well as German general/works council agreements.

• Ensure accurate calculation and timely payment of salaries, taxes, and social contributions.

• Provide expert guidance on German payroll matters to clients and internal teams.

• Keep abreast of changes in payroll legislation and ensure system compliance.

• Collaborate with the HR Systems team and the business to optimize payroll systems and processes.

• Manage projects for German Payroll by taking responsibility for planning, execution, and completion within scope, schedule, and budget.

• Drive project milestones, coordinate resources, and oversee project deliverables.

• Assist in projects and rollouts as an IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the German Payroll and support the business in defining requirements.

• Completed studies in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification.

• Several years of experience in managing payroll processes within Germany.
• Capability to read and understand German Law texts and work council agreements which are only available in German language.

• Fundamental knowledge of German labor laws, tax regulations, and social security systems.

• Several years of experience in SAP HCM Payroll; SAP Time Management and SAP SuccessFactors Compensation are beneficial.

• Several years of experience in implementation of digitization projects are very beneficial.

• Programming skills in ABAP/ABAP OO is a plus.

• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools, such as Scrum, Kanban, JIRA beneficial.

• Good understanding of enterprise integration, and the specific challenges related to interacting with complex ERP environments is very beneficial.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and German.

• Our expertise to drive results through our Onboarding Program in a professional & dynamic team.

• A company culture that stands by our employees through our medical subscription plans: medical insurance, life insurance, 1000 RON net/Year for dental services.

• A work environment focused on wellbeing and sustainability, as the key scope of our business is electrification in the automotive industry.

• The freedom to work from anywhere: our "Mobile Work Policy" gives our employees the opportunity to achieve the best possible balance between work and their private life.

• Competitive salary based on performance, commitment and results.

• 13th Salary.

• 40 RON/net meal tickets.

• An empowering working environment through our Mentorship & Coaching Programs.

• Possibility of cross-moves, which allows an individual professional path, aligning the future career with our product diversity.

We also encourage our employees to pursue their interests, skills, experiences and talents and we support them with: Bookster subscription, sport activities, discounts to our partners, trainings, growing number of vacation days, referral bonuses etc.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

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