Deel is looking for a German Payroll Specialist to join our team. At Deel, we're building the infrastructure for the future of work and enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In this critical role, you will manage all related work processes to ensure smooth and efficient payroll processing, making a real impact on our clients' operations.
What You'll Do
- Maintain payroll records for new hires, leavers, transfers, and contractual changes.
- Validate all payments and deductions.
- Process data before and after the monthly payroll in various systems and databases.
- Support and advise clients on employment contracts, policies, taxes, mandatory insurance, and social security regulations.
- Ensure all payments are duly authorized after appropriate review.
- Ensure the accuracy and timely delivery of monthly payroll files.
- Respond to client enquiries via phone and email in German and potentially in English.
- Build and nurture customer relationships and deliver world-class service.
- Maintain KPI performance for assigned clients.
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of experience in payroll and personnel administration.
- Fluent German and a good level of English, both written and verbal.
- Experience with payroll processing in local payroll legislation.
- Competent IT user of Excel, Word, and payroll system(s).
- Ability to work effectively on a solo basis and within a team environment.
Nice to Have
- University Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Labor, or a related field.
- Past experience with the German SAGE HR suite software engine.
Technical Stack
- Excel, Word, payroll system(s)
- German SAGE HR suite software engine
Benefits & Compensation
- Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status, and location.
- Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.
- The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.
Work Mode
This is a global remote position.
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.




