About the Role

We are hiring an HR Solution Analyst – Germany Payroll (m/f/d) for a leading global organization in the chemical industry.
In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll in accordance with legal, collective, and company-specific regulations. You will work closely with the TR & Payroll Operations Leader EMEAI and the HR Solutions Team to ensure seamless payroll and personnel administration processes.

This position requires a strong understanding of payroll operations, German tax and social security laws, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative HR environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly payroll for employees at the Leverkusen site in coordination with external payroll providers.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all payroll-related activities.
• Act as the technical and advisory contact for managers and employees on payroll, time management, and compensation matters.
• Oversee statutory and social insurance correspondence, and support audits and regulatory reviews.
• Collaborate with HRIS teams to maintain and improve payroll interfaces in Workday and related systems.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and personnel cost reporting.
• Participate in local and global HR projects and contribute to process improvements across the payroll function.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Economics, or certification as a Payroll Accountant / Tax Clerk with proven payroll experience.
• Several years of experience in payroll accounting, ideally in an international chemical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of German income tax, social security, and labour law.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and time management programs (Workday and SAGE experience is a plus).
• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills.
• Fluent German and good English communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of working independently with a structured, service-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in shift allowance calculations and chemical industry collective agreements.
• Familiarity with international HR and payroll processes.

Why Join

• Be part of a dynamic, global HR team in a leading company within the chemical industry.
• Opportunity to work on innovative HR transformation projects.
• Competitive compensation and a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment.