Payroll Specialist - Travel & Expenses Specialist with German

Job description

About a role

We are looking for a Travel & Expenses Specialist to join our Payroll team and support payroll-related processes for employees working in Germany. The role combines responsibility for business travel expense processing, working time management, payroll data verification and cooperation with German team.

Responsibilities

Processing, reviewing and validating business travel expense claims (Dienstreiseabrechnungen) in accordance with German regulations and company policies. Monitoring and controlling working time and time management processes. Analyzing and verifying payroll reports and employee data , identifying discrepancies and ensuring data accuracy. Understanding business reports and requests, translating them into appropriate actions and ensuring timely follow-up.

Applying knowledge of German labor, tax and social security legislation to payroll and employee-related processes. Supporting the assessment of different types of employment, including full-time, part-time and the related social insurance obligations. Working with SAP and other HR/Payroll systems to process and validate data. Cooperating closely with German team.

Requirements

Experience in payroll, Travel & Expenses, time management , or a related area. Practical knowledge of German labor law , with an understanding of related tax and social security regulations. Knowledge and practical experience in processing German business travel expense claims (Dienstreiseabrechnungen) . Understanding of different employment types in Germany and their impact on social insurance obligations. Ability to analyze payroll data, reports and requests and translate findings into appropriate actions.

Experience working with SAP is preferred. Fluency in English and German . Ability to work effectively with both clients and German-speaking local teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.