German Payroll Administrator

The opportunity

The German Payroll Administrator role provides subject matter expertise and support in payroll delivery to local Payroll operation teams. Opportunity to partner with the Global Payroll engagement teams to drive GDS Payroll delivery initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

• Process mass payroll-related data and administrative payroll activities for German payroll clients.
• Manage eAU requests, ELStAM-related activities, and payroll master data updates.
• Support the administration of payroll registration numbers and statutory payroll information.
• Process health insurance fund correspondence and maintain communication with health insurance providers.
• Perform additional payroll-related administrative activities accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Contribute to process standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Global Payroll engagement teams and internal stakeholders to support seamless, accurate and timely execution of processes

Qualifications and experience

• Fresh graduate or early-career professional with a bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Human Resources, IT, or related field.
• Strong German language skills (minimum B2 level; C1 preferred) with the ability to communicate confidently in a business environment
• Good English language skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interest in payroll, HR operations, and business processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strond analytical skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multinational team
• Customer-oriented mindset with strong communication and problem-solving skills

Additional skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-spaced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Service excellence and customer orientation
• Interest in German labor regulations, tax, social security, and payroll processes
• Comfortable working with technology and payroll-related systems
• Effective stakeholder communication skills in German and English

Ideally, you will have

• Internship, university project, or coursework related to payroll, HR, finance, or business operations
• Experience in German-speaking environments through studies, work experience
• Experience with payroll software or ERP systems is an advantage but not required
• Knowledge of DATEV Lodas is a plus but not essential

What we offer

By seamlessly integrating with EY member firm teams across the globe, GDS contributes significantly to EY's purposeful and sustainable growth, delivering insights and solutions that foster trust in capital markets and create value for EY clients, society, and the planet.

We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling to deliver excellent results while allowing everyone to build your career without sacrificing personal priorities, providing:

• A competitive salary and benefits package, including private health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth, by access to training and development programs, coaching and mentoring as well as on-the job opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with multicultural teams.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week.
• Employee wellness programs and initiatives and the opportunity to obtain the All You Can Move sport pass.
• Possibility to volunteer for meaningful initiatives to positively impact lives in the community.

GDS is All in to shape the future with confidence, addressing today's challenges, and anticipating tomorrow's needs. EY GDS is not just reimagining the future of work—it is actively building it, ensuring agility, efficiency, and resilience in an ever-evolving world.

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The company

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is the hub of innovation, a technology powerhouse, a global talent center and, a driver of operational excellence within EY, propelling EY’s purpose of building a better working world. With a robust network spread across 9 countries and 20 cities, GDS’s dynamic network of highly talented professionals leverage data, AI, and cutting-edge technology to enhance EY's wide array of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions.

Join us at EY GDS Hungary to shape your future with confidence.

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