Payroll Expert - MeTS (w/m/d)

Worldline Aachen, Germany

Posted 1 day ago Permanent Competitive

Payroll Expert - MeTS (w/m/d)

Would you like a glimpse into the future of your career?

Welcome to the era of
Augmented Transformation at
Magellan Partners . Magellan Partners is a
Consulting and Technology Group specializing in Augmented Transformation, supporting companies and public institutions through the profound evolution of their businesses and
technology foundations . The rise of
Generative AI and intelligent technologies, the imperative of
sustainable development , and a new
human and social paradigm embody this new era-rich in opportunities and driving change.

Our
2,800 consultants are becoming
"augmented" as well. At the intersection of
technology ,
business expertise , and
ethics , they are pioneers of deep transformation, guiding organizations toward a
smarter, more sustainable, and more human future.

Ranked
3rd Best Workplace in France in 2024 (Great Place To Work), Magellan Partners was built on a
strong corporate culture , an
entrepreneurial spirit , and
genuine closeness within teams.

Your future career

We are recruiting a Regional Payroll & Administration Expert to ensure the production, control, and compliance of pay slips and personnel administration for Magellan Group across the GCE region. Working closely with local HR Business Partners, Finance, and external payroll providers, and reporting directly to the HR Country GCE, you will act as a trusted partner to the business. You will ensure the security, reliability, and compliance of our payroll operations, particularly during our transition and carve-out phase.

Your future missions and responsibilities

Manage HR administration throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.

Prepare, issue and maintain employment contracts, contract amendments, addenda and other employment-related documents.

Maintain personnel files and ensure that all employee documentation is complete, accurate and up to date.

Set up and verify monthly payroll cycles for each entity/country: collection of variable elements, consistency checks, validation, closing.

Check the quality of deliverables from local service providers and perform verifications (reconciliations, variance analysis).

Manage bank flows and track cross-currency payments.

Ensure compliance with TDS/withholding tax, social security, local contributions, and generate required documents.

Handle payroll impacts related to international mobility: expatriation contracts, tax withholding agreements, tax and social security calculations according to local rules.

Oversee payroll audits, respond to authorities, and implement corrective actions.

Maintain and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), responsibility matrices (RACI), internal controls and training materials.

Ensure compliance with GDPR/PDPA or other local regulations relating to personal data protection.

Manage reporting structure for different stakeholders (work councils, finance, HR, managers, etc.)

Contribute to monthly/annual accounting closings: reconciliations, payroll journals, vacation/bonus provisions.

Provide employees with guidance on administrative HR and payroll matters and respond to their questions in a timely and solution-oriented manner.

Who are we looking for?

Experience & Qualifications

Commercial/business administration and payroll training.

Minimum 5 years of proven experience in payroll management and HR administration, with a strong focus on the German market.

Experience coordinating payroll for other European countries (CEE) is a strong plus.

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or Business Administration is a plus.

Competencies

Deep knowledge of German compliance (income tax, social security, reporting obligations) and international mobility topics.

Proficiency in at least one HRIS/global payroll solution (e.g., Workday Payroll, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP Global, NGA) and ability to manage integrations.