- Coordinate and manage monthly payroll processing together with external payroll providers.
- Review payroll data for accuracy, completeness and compliance with legal and company requirements.
- Maintain employee master data and all payroll-related documentation.
- Process salary adjustments, bonuses, allowances, variable compensation and other payroll-relevant changes.
- Manage payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities.
- Serve as the primary contact for employees and managers regarding payroll, wage tax and social security matters.
- Coordinate with tax authorities, social security institutions and external service providers.
- Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and analyses for HR and Finance.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Drive the continuous improvement and digitalisation of payroll processes.
- Support international payroll projects and contribute to the implementation of standardized payroll processes across Europe.
- Ensure compliance with applicable labour law, tax and social security regulations.
Senior Payroll Specialist (m/f/x)
XE/Krefeld
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
Your profile
- Successfully completed vocational training or a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or a comparable qualification.
- Several years of professional experience in payroll administration.
- Sound knowledge of German payroll, wage tax and social security legislation.
- Practical experience with DATEV Payroll or comparable payroll systems.
- Experience working with external payroll providers.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical skills and a structured, detail-oriented working style.
- High level of discretion, reliability and integrity.
- Excellent German and good English language skills, both written and spoken.
Why us?
- A responsible and varied role within one of the world's leading construction machinery manufacturers.
- An international working environment with colleagues across Europe and China.
- Attractive remuneration and long-term career opportunities.
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
- Modern offices at our European Headquarters in Krefeld.
- Individual training and professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to actively shape and optimise payroll processes within a growing European organisation.
- Free parking.
About us
Welcome to XCMG, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction machinery. We develop state-of-the-art excavators, cranes, earthmoving, and road construction equipment for customers in the construction, mining, and energy industries.
At our Krefeld location, four subsidiaries are represented. In addition to the European headquarters, XCMG Europe GmbH, the site also hosts dedicated companies for research and development, strategic purchasing, as well as sales and service. Together, we drive investments and innovation forward.
With us, you will have the opportunity to contribute your professionalism and expertise while developing further in an intercultural and forward-looking environment.