Payroll Specialist - Pharma - German language - Hybrid

For our client, a large international organisation operating across the DACH region, we are looking for an Associate Specialist Payroll to join their regional payroll team. This role will support payroll operations for DACH markets, with a focus on German-speaking stakeholders. The ideal candidate therefore speaks fluent English + German and has experience working in a multinational payroll environment.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering accurate and timely payroll processing for assigned DACH entities in compliance with local legislation
• Managing payroll data, personnel and salary changes
• Supporting expats and cross-border employees in cooperation with Global Mobility and external providers
• Ensuring payroll controls, SOX compliance and audit readiness
• Coordinating approvals and supporting bank payment processes
• Acting as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries (tax, social insurance, payroll topics)
• Supporting process standardisation and continuous improvement across DACH payroll operations
• Collaborating closely with HR Service Delivery, HR Business Partners and HR Centres of Excellence
• Supporting payroll documentation, reporting and participation in projects

Candidate profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or relevant payroll qualification (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of payroll experience in a multinational environment
• Experience with outsourced payroll providers (e.g. ADP, Celergo)
• Experience working with HR systems such as Workday or SAP
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent English and German
• Comfortable working in international and cross-functional teams

Why consider this role?

• International EMEA exposure
• Flexible, remote-friendly working model
• Long-term contract with extension potential
• Collaborative regional payroll team
• Opportunity to work with modern payroll tools and processes
• Location: office in Prague.

Additional information

• This is a 1-year employment contract role with possible extension, offering flexible and hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days of holiday, 5 sick days, home office contribution, meal vouchers, annual bonus, multisport contribution, laptop.