Payroll Specialist, German Payroll

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not specified

Deel is a leading all-in-one payroll and HR platform designed for global teams. Our mission is to unlock global opportunity for everyone. We offer a seamless platform that integrates HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management, powered by AI and a robust payroll infrastructure. Deel supports workers in over 100 countries, enabling businesses to scale efficiently and compliantly.

We are a rapidly growing company with a diverse, globally distributed team of 5,000 employees across more than 100 countries. As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, Deel is revolutionizing how global talent connects with companies, breaking down geographical barriers to hiring and career advancement. We are building the infrastructure for the future of work, fostering a more inclusive global economy.

Requirements

• Experience in payroll processing with knowledge of local payroll legislation in Germany.
• Fluent in German (both written and spoken).
• Good level of English (both written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll process, including receiving, validating, and completing payroll-related data activities.
• Take full ownership of client communications, ensuring prompt responses, follow-through, and resolution of inquiries.
• Establish and maintain strong, trusted client relationships to ensure high client satisfaction, serving as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients.
• Ensure timely receipt and delivery of payroll data according to payroll schedules.
• Engage with local in-country payroll providers to meet delivery timelines and minimize escalations.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all payroll data to required partners and/or clients.
• Ensure on-time receipt and delivery of net pay and payroll reports in line with agreed-upon payroll schedules.
• Reconcile and validate data according to predefined payroll processing procedures and standards.
• Manage inquiries from clients, internal regional service centers, and local offices via the case management tool, ensuring full resolution in line with company Service Level Agreements.
• Develop and drive action plans and root cause analysis reports for issues as required.
• Participate in the development of processes and procedures for the team based on customer and business requirements.
• Maintain a detailed focus on the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of assigned payroll-related activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for payroll processes.
• Adhere to SSAE16 compliance audit controls and requirements.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Company Information

Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies. We are recognized for our rapid growth and impact, with achievements including CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, and Deloitte Fast 500. We maintain high customer satisfaction with an average rating of 4.83 across multiple review platforms. Your experience at Deel offers a career acceleration opportunity at the forefront of the global work revolution, tackling complex challenges that impact millions of working lives. With a $12 billion valuation and $800 million in ARR, Deel drives meaningful impact and builds expertise in the transformation of global work.