Payroll Specialist - German Payroll Shared Service Center

About the role

Magna is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist (m/f/x) to support payroll operations for several Magna locations in Germany within a centralized Shared Service Center. The position is open to candidates in Untergruppenbach, Germany or Belgrade, Serbia, starting as soon as possible. It serves the payroll administration of employees in Germany.

Key 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 matters
• Support Global Mobility payroll and coordinate processing with external tax advisors
• Communicate with authorities, tax offices, social security institutions and other external stakeholders
• Handle electronic reporting, including EEL procedures and statutory payroll reporting
• Prepare certificates, confirmations and regular HR reports
• Act as an interface between local HR teams and local finance departments
• Support internal and external audits, including payroll tax and social security audits
• Contribute to payroll projects and process improvements, and keep processes compliant with legal and internal requirements

Required profile

• 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; good communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and spoken English (required); German is a strong advantage
• For candidates in Serbia: interest in German payroll processes and willingness to develop expertise in German payroll, tax and social security regulations; training and knowledge transfer will be provided

Required skills

• Preferred: fundamental understanding of German payroll legislation (wage tax, social security, sick pay, maternity protection, occupational pensions, IG Metall collective agreements)
• Preferred: experience in an international environment or with cross-border payroll
• Preferred: SAP HCM Payroll (PY) or other payroll systems; Workday is an advantage
• Preferred: strong MS Office skills

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