Payroll Consultant (Digitalization & Process Optimization)
Location: Munich or Remote (with travel as needed)
Type: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent
Overview:
A leading consultancy is seeking Payroll Consultants to support clients across Germany in optimizing, digitalizing, and automating payroll processes. This role includes both strategic advisory and hands-on support with payroll operations, system implementation, and outsourcing projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead or support payroll system implementation projects from requirements gathering to go-live
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Analyze and optimize payroll processes and operating models (in-house, outsourcing)
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Provide expert advice on technical and functional payroll matters
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Support vendor/software selection and client-side payroll projects
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Assist clients with day-to-day payroll operations and compliance
Candidate Profile:
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Experience in payroll (consulting, operations, or tax advisory)
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Strong analytical skills and initiative
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Technical affinity; SAP HCM Payroll experience a plus
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Strong communication and presentation abilities
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Fluent in German (mandatory)
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Willingness to travel (approx. 75% desirable)
Benefits:
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Flexible working hours & home office option
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Competitive compensation package
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Company pension scheme
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Additional vacation days
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Company phone
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Internal training & development
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Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making
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Team events and a collaborative culture
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Megan Driscoll