Payroll Team Leader

We're Hiring:
Team Lead Payroll (m/w/d) | Berlin

Are you an experienced Payroll Team Lead with strong knowledge of German payroll, tax and social security regulations?

We are looking for a Team Lead Payroll (m/w/d) to lead a team of payroll specialists and play an important role in improving and digitalising payroll processes.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 8 Payroll Specialists
• Oversee daily payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely monthly payroll runs
• Support the team with payroll systems, processes and technical questions
• Drive automation, standardisation and continuous process improvement
• Work closely with IT on the implementation and optimisation of digital payroll solutions
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects and payroll growth initiatives
• Collaborate with HR, Sales, Support and Software Development teams
• Act as a hands‑on leader who combines people management with strong payroll expertise

• 3+ years of leadership experience
  , ideally within payroll
• 2+ years of hands‑on German payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of German payroll tax and social security regulations
• Experience working with payroll software
• C1 German
  , both written and spoken
• Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Strong IT affinity and a digital mindset
• Analytical, structured and solution‑oriented approach
• Self‑directed, hands‑on and service‑oriented personality
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to improve existing processes

• Experience with SBS Lohn
• Good English skills
• Experience in payroll digitalisation or process automation

• Berlin / Bernau / Leipzig / Nürnberg
• Hybrid working model with up to 2 days of home office per week
• Regular visit to the Bernau location, approximately once per week
• Occasional travel to other locations when required

• €55,000 – €65,000 gross annual salary
• Holiday & Christmas pay
• €100 net monthly benefits for mobility, meals and other expenses
• Flexible working hours / flexitime
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Corporate yoga and well‑being initiatives
• Modern equipment for office and home office
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Regular team events, company trips and social activities
• Flat hierarchies and significant decision‑making freedom
• Opportunity to actively shape and improve payroll processes

• 30‑minute online interview with HR
• On‑site interview with the Managing Directors in Berlin/Bernau

If you have strong German payroll expertise and proven leadership experience
, and you're looking for a role where you can combine people management, payroll operations and digital transformation
, we'd be happy to hear from you.