About the Role
Ready for a challenge? Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We're a leading global online delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it's a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.
This role is a maternity cover for 12 months. Our diverse People Team are spread far and wide; across Europe, Canada, Australia and the UK. The successful candidate will play a fundamental role in our fantastic HR Team as (Sr.) Payroll Specialist supporting the preparation of an accurate and timely payroll. They will be responsible for payroll operations within each country (DACH) and provide legislative guidance to employees and the business for their specific jurisdictions. The role is hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days remote home office.
Responsibilities
•Process preparatory payroll in the DACH region, Germany being the main focus, in close collaboration with external payroll providers
•Ensure all employees are paid in accordance with the payroll schedule
•Reconcile all tax and social security deductions, ensuring they are filed and paid accurately and on time
•Process all payments and deductions accurately and timely including salary, benefits, pension and shares
•Manage and analyse payroll data to ensure accuracy and provide key information to other teams in the business (e.g. Finance)
•Prepare ad-hoc variable data for submission via the agreed templates, ensuring accuracy
•Manage the People Portal (ticketing system) and respond to payroll queries timely and in a way that aligns with company values
•Review output reports from payroll provider, ensuring all instructions have been correctly interpreted and processed 100% accurately
•Check payroll integrations have been processed successfully by the Payroll Provider for starters, leavers, permanent/variable changes, and absence
•Manage Long Term Sickness, Maternity/Adoption/Paternity
•Process leavers holiday balances
•Collate data from approved data submitters, ensuring it is duly authorised
•Manage detailed payroll checklists and prepare for Manager review at submission, pre-approval, month end and quarter end stages
•Check accuracy of GL outputs and manage query resolution
•Actively participate in team meetings and training exercises
•Remain updated in payroll legislation and self develop through the Talent Development library
•Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and usage of systems
•Communicate with providers on a regular basis to ensure schemes are kept up to date
•Opportunities for development and involvement in broader Payroll activities
Requirements
•Several years German payroll experience in a fast paced environment
•A team player with the ability to take initiative and lead by example
•Excellent interpersonal skills – treats people with respect; is approachable, open and direct; develops effective working relationships with staff at all levels
•Organised with strong time management skills
•High degree of PC literacy with advanced Excel (Pivots and VLookups)
•Flexible approach to work, responsibilities and deadlines
•Able to balance and reconcile payrolls
•Maintains an up to date knowledge of all payroll legislation
•High level of attention to detail with good analytical and numeracy skills
Bonus: Experience with Swiss and Austrian payrolls
Benefits
•💰 Competitive Compensation: A salary package that recognises your performance – complemented by an open feedback culture and regular performance reviews
•📝 Flexibility: A permanent employment contract with hybrid work options: three days per week in the Berlin-Kreuzberg office and two days working from home
•🏋️♀️ Urban Sports Club Membership: For work-life balance and a clear head in your daily routine
•🍽️ Additional Perks: A monthly travel allowance of €59 and a €90 monthly Lieferando Pay credit for food delivered to your workspace
•🏠 Company Pension: A company pension scheme with a 20% employer contribution
•🌐 Diversity & Inclusion: A diverse and inclusive team with colleagues from over 99 nations, plus the opportunity to join various communities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
•😎 Shared Experiences: After-work drinks, regular team events, social engagement activities, as well as summer and/or winter parties
