Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Employment Type: Full-time
Language Requirement: Fluent German & Chinese (Mandarin) – Mandatory

About the Role

Our client, based in Düsseldorf, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to independently manage end-to-end payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in German payroll laws, tax regulations, and payroll automation, with hands-on experience using DATEV (Lohn und Gehalt) . This role requires high accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work autonomously.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage the full payroll cycle for employees in Germany

• Process monthly payroll using DATEV (Lohn und Gehalt)

• Ensure compliance with German payroll laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements

• Handle income tax, social insurance contributions, benefits, bonuses, and deductions

• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to authorities and social insurance institutions

• Manage communication with tax offices, health insurance providers, and other relevant authorities

• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality

• Support audits and respond to payroll-related inquiries

• Drive payroll process improvements and automation initiatives

• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure smooth payroll operations

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in German payroll processing

• Proven hands-on experience with DATEV (Lohn und Gehalt)

• Strong knowledge of German payroll legislation, tax laws, and social security regulations

• Experience handling payroll independently (end-to-end responsibility)

• High level of accuracy and strong analytical skills

• Fluent in German and Chinese (Mandarin) – both written and spoken (mandatory)

• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an international or Sino-German business environment

• Knowledge of payroll automation and digital payroll systems

• Background in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package

• International and dynamic work environment

• Opportunity to work with a growing organization

• Professional development opportunities