Senior People Operations & Payroll Manager (f/m/x)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential electric vehicle infrastructure organization operating across multiple European countries. Our client is seeking a Senior People Operations & Payroll Manager to own and optimize payroll operations, employee lifecycle administration, and HR systems across their multi-country footprint.

This is a remote position based in Germany, ideal for a payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, process improvement, and cross-border coordination. You'll be the central point of contact for payroll providers, employee data integrity, and People Operations workflows that support a rapidly scaling European team.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end monthly payroll cycles across multiple countries, including preparation, provider handovers, reconciliation, and sign-off
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee master data in HRIS platforms, ensuring audit-readiness at all times
• Manage core employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, leave administration, time tracking, and offboarding documentation
• Serve as primary liaison with external payroll providers, tax advisors, and auditors across jurisdictions
• Identify and resolve process inefficiencies through automation, system optimization, and emerging AI tools where appropriate
• Support alignment of employee benefits programs across countries while respecting local legal requirements
• Partner with People Partners and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll, reporting, and HR workflows
• Provide clear, confidential guidance to employees on compensation and HR administrative matters
• Mentor junior team members and lead larger-scale process improvement and system implementation projects

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in payroll and People/HR Operations, with strong German payroll expertise
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-country payroll operations with external provider networks
• Solid working knowledge of European labor law, tax regulations, and social security frameworks; willingness to learn additional jurisdictions
• Hands-on experience with Deel and Personio is highly valued
• Exceptional attention to detail with structured, reliable, and discreet working methods
• Process-oriented mindset: you streamline operations without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
• Curiosity about leveraging automation, system integrations, and AI to enhance operational efficiency
• Fluent English and German required; additional European languages are a plus
• Track record of owning multi-country payroll end-to-end and leading process or system enhancements
• Experience guiding or mentoring team members in payroll and operations best practices

How We Work With You

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Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

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