Payroll Specialist - German Payroll Shared Service Center

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

To support payroll operations for several Magna locations in Germany within a centralized Shared Service Center environment, we are looking for an engaged and experienced Payroll Specialist (m/f/x) to join our team in Untergruppenbach, Germany, or Belgrade, Serbia at the earliest possible date.

Your Responsibilities
•  Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including all pre- and post-payroll activities
•  Maintain and update employee master data in SAP HCM
•  Review and resolve payroll tax and social security related matters
•  Support Global Mobility payroll activities and coordinate payroll processing in cooperation with external tax advisors
•  Communicate with authorities, tax offices, social security institutions, and other external stakeholders
•  Handle electronic reporting requirements, including EEL procedures and statutory payroll reporting
•  Prepare certificates, confirmations, and regular HR reports
•  Work closely with local HR teams of our internal business partners and serve as an interface to local finance departments
•  Support internal and external audits, including payroll tax and social security audits
•  Contribute to payroll-related projects and process improvement initiatives
•  Continuously optimize payroll processes and ensure compliance with legal and internal requirements

Your Qualifications
•  Completed commercial education, business administration degree, or comparable qualification
•  Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in payroll administration
•  Strong customer focus, reliability, and sense of accountability
•  Independent, structured, and detail-oriented working style
•  Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications
•  Fundamental understanding of German payroll legislation, including wage tax, social security, sick pay, maternity protection, occupational pension schemes, and collective bargaining agreements (particularly IG Metall), as well as the administration of tariff-related compensation components, is highly desirable.
•  Experience working in an international environment or supporting cross-border payroll processes is beneficial
•  Experience with SAP HCM Payroll (PY) or other payroll systems; Workday experience is considered an advantageStrong MS Office skills
•  Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken (required)
•  German language skills are considered a strong advantage
•  Strong MS Office skills 

Special Note for Candidates in Serbia
This role supports the payroll administration of employees in Germany as part of a centralized international Shared Service Center. Therefore, an interest in German payroll processes and willingness to develop expertise in German payroll, tax, and social security regulations is essential. Training and knowledge transfer will be provided where required.

What We Offer
•  Flexible working arrangements and mobile working options
•  An international, dynamic, and responsible working environment
•  Training programs and internal development opportunities
•  Employee & Family Assistance Program

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.