German Payroll Specialist
CloudPay
Accounting & Finance
Poland · Remote
Posted on Sep 17, 2025
We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.
The benefits of working at CloudPay include a competitive compensation package, career development opportunities, access to wellness resources, and a vibrant global culture.
We are looking for passionate individuals who maintain a strong desire to succeed.
About this job opportunity
Our Vision
To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.
Our Mission
Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.
Our People
Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.
What makes this role exciting
We are looking for a skilled German Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full German payroll process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll execution. This role requires a deep understanding of German labour laws, tax regulations, and payroll systems to ensure the smooth operation of payroll activities.
Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about numbers, with excellent customer service skills and the ability to resolve client issues using effective problem-solving skills? We would love to meet you!
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Main responsibilities
Deliver payroll accurately and provide timely payment of employee salaries on time in line with client service level agreements and expectations
Establish, update, and maintain payroll records and analyze payroll-related information to ensure accurate payroll in line with the legislation of Germany
Prepare and submit statutory declarations for authorities
Complete controls and cross-checking on payroll results
Reconcile pre-processing reports to ensure the accuracy of information before processing payroll
Research discrepancies in payroll information and/or documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing
Assist in the validation of payroll requirements to ensure that sufficient information is provided by the client to enable set-up and continued accuracy of payroll processing, ensuring smooth and compliant payroll operations
Maintain payroll information, files, and records to provide up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance
Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll reports, handle special client requests
Partner with Implementation Consultants to ensure successful knowledge transfers are completed between Project Delivery and Operations
Experience needed for this role
Experience in German payroll processing
Fluency in German and English language skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills to meet deadlines
Proactive mindset with ability to plan and organise own workload
To be a team player with the ability to share information and interact positively with others
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Word
About you and Our core values
Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect
Being a team player is key to our culture
Solution and customer focused
Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results
Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements
Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do
Poland Package and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Competitive vacation allowance
Calm app
Eye Tests & Glasses Contribution
EAP
Employee Referral Program
WFH Allowance
PPK / Employee Capital Plan
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Sports Subscription
Medical Allowance
Lunch Allowance
Paid Volunteering days
Study Leave
Marriage Leave
Bereavement Leave
CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork.
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