German Payroll Lead

Strada, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

ES-Spain-Virtual

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The German Payroll Lead at Strada, Inc. is responsible for supporting country-specific payroll operations by applying functional and technical expertise to ensure operational teams meet client deadlines and maintain compliance.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include supporting managers with client engagement, ensuring accurate and timely information; supporting the sales process to validate service scope feasibility; providing guidance on implementations and go-lives while ensuring automation and standards are used; leading projects to improve customer satisfaction and business performance; delivering daily functional support for successful payroll delivery; maintaining the Country Solution workbook; managing the legislation roadmap and upskilling teams on upcoming changes; resolving technical and functional issues escalated from teams; collaborating with Operational Management, Transformation, and Products to implement automation, innovation, and continuous improvement; ensuring Year-End deadlines are met; proactively identifying upsell opportunities; supporting management in resolving client escalations and capturing lessons learned; upskilling and developing team members through training and coaching; adhering to Alight Security Standards; handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately; completing time recording accurately and on time; contributing to team meetings and raising issues promptly; staying updated with Alight announcements and communications; building relationships across lines of business; and participating in assigned projects.
• The role reports to a Delivery Senior Manager (Job Level 5) and has no direct reports. It is a Job Level 4 – Delivery, Lead Specialist position within a global, fast-paced environment focused on payroll delivery excellence.
• The individual will deepen expertise in German payroll legislation, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration while gaining experience in project leadership, change management, and client relationship management within a growing international organization.

🎯 Requirements

• Strong knowledge of payroll inputs and outputs including third-party interfaces, timekeeping, tax filing/compliance, benefits, and other key integrated areas
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks in payroll operations
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Flexibility to thrive in a global, fast-paced work environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings and work independently while following processes
• BA/BS in a business-related field (Accounting, HR, Business Administration) or equivalent education and experience
• 5–8 years of relevant payroll administration experience in HR consulting, HR Outsourcing, or corporate environments
• Expert knowledge of payroll processes, practices, and associated legislation

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Access to continuing education and training opportunities
• Tremendous career growth potential within a growing worldwide organization

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Onsite

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About Strada, Inc.

Strada is a global provider of payroll and HR outsourcing services, delivering end-to-end payroll processing, tax compliance, and HR administration for multinational enterprises. Leveraging a cloud-based platform and a network of local experts, Strada ensures accurate, timely payroll across more than 150 countries while reducing operational risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. The company serves clients in sectors such as finance, technology, manufacturing, and retail, combining scalable SaaS solutions with dedicated support teams to improve employee experience and streamline back‑office operations.

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