Payroll Manager
You'll own the end-to-end payroll process for 900+ hourly employees across Germany, keeping one of the most critical parts of the business running smoothly, accurately, and compliantly. As you scale operations across Europe, you'll work closely with Finance, People, and Operations teams to strengthen payroll processes and ensure teams are paid reliably and on time, every month.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive the monthly payroll process for Via Germany, partnering with the external payroll provider and internal Finance, People, and Operations teams
- Monitor changes in German tax regulations, wage laws, and compliance requirements
- Perform regular payroll audits to maintain accuracy and integrity of employee pay data
- Design and implement process improvements and internal controls
- Manage benefit deductions and tax withholdings ensuring precise and compliant calculations and reporting
- Lead payroll-related financial reporting including preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts
- Support escalated payroll queries that the Support Operations team can't resolve independently
- Contribute to cross-functional projects and operational improvements for payroll processes
Requirements
- 5+ years of payroll experience in Germany, including with hourly/shift-based employees
- Strong grasp of local regulations and tax requirements
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as P&I Loga
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to meet strict deadlines independently
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across Finance, People, and other internal teams
- Proactive, process-driven mindset
- Fluency in English required; German is a plus
Benefits
- Urban Sports Club membership
- Company pension scheme (bAV) with 20% employer contribution
- 30 vacation days a year
- Equity
- Office in Berlin with weekly team lunches and breakfast