Senior Manager - Global Payroll & HR Operations (m/f/d) Fluency in German

Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager - Global Payroll & HR Operations (m/f/d) to join our team in Munich. In this role, you will lead outsourced payroll operations for Germany, including INNIO Holding, as well as selected international locations such as the Netherlands and Hungary, ensuring excellent vendor management, compliance, and service delivery.
This is a great opportunity for a payroll expert who enjoys working in an international environment and driving high-quality, compliant, and efficient people processes.
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in German and international payroll, social security, and HR operations, along with solid knowledge of German tax and labor regulations. This position reports to the Director of HR - Global C&B, HR Systems & Services.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead and manage external payroll vendors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery
Serve as the key expert for German payroll tax, social security, and compliance topics, advising the Board and senior leaders
Review payroll results, reconciliations, accounting interfaces, and support audits and statutory reporting
Advise HR, Finance, and employees on payroll matters, including tax, cross-border setups, benefits, expatriates, and social security
Lead the HR Operations team for the assigned countries in close collaboration with the international HR Operations Process Leader
Oversee high-quality HR Operations processes across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding
Support global mobility and international assignment payroll topics, including shadow payroll and compliance requirements
Drive process standardization, compliance, and continuous improvement across payroll and HR administration
Prepare and review relevant payroll and HR documentation, policies, and procedures
Contribute to international payroll and HR projects
Your Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
Several years of experience in German payroll and cross-border payroll topics within an international environment
Strong expertise in:
German payroll (10+ years)
Social security regulations
Labor law relevant for payroll
Proven experience working with outsourced payroll models and external payroll providers
Experience leading HR Operations teams or coordinating teams is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage complex payroll matters with confidence
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including interaction with senior leadership
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
Desired:
Knowledge of expatriate payroll and shadow payroll processes
Experience with Workday or other HRIS/payroll systems
Project management experience
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