German Payroll Lead Specialist – SAP

• Support managers with client engagement and ensure information is accurate and provided on time
• Support the sales process by assessing service-scope feasibility and escalating concerns
• Provide guidance for implementations and go-lives while ensuring automation and standards are used
• Lead projects improving customer satisfaction and business performance
• Provide daily functional support to operational payroll teams
• Maintain the Country Solution workbook
• Manage the legislation roadmap, upskill the team on upcoming changes, and update processes
• Resolve technical and functional issues escalated by the team and ensure system defects are properly reported and ticketed
• Work with Operational Management, Transformation, and Products on automation, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Ensure year-end deadlines are met
• Identify upsell opportunities
• Support management with client escalations and lessons learned
• Train and coach team members
• Complete time recording accurately and on time
• Participate in team meetings, raise issues to the Operations Manager, and stay current on HR announcements
• Build relationships across lines of business
• Participate in assigned projects
• Monitor performance through SLA attainment, quality standards, innovation adoption, reduced escalations, professionalism, and effective communication

• Current and future work authorization in Poland without visa sponsorship by Strada
• BA/BS in a business-related field such as Accounting, Human Resources, or Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5–8 years of relevant experience administering payroll in an HR consulting, HR outsourcing, or corporate environment
• Expert knowledge of payroll processes, practices, and associated legislation
• Strong knowledge of payroll inputs and outputs, including third-party interfaces, timekeeping, tax filing/compliance, benefits, and other payroll integrations
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to support a global and fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Self-motivated and willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate and work independently while adhering to processes and procedures
• HRIS knowledge, with Workday, SAP, or PeopleSoft preferred
• Payroll certifications desirable
• Experience managing small- to medium-scale projects desirable
• Ability to recognize and appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
• Adherence to Strada security, compliance, quality, and process standards

• Health coverage
• Wellbeing programs
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
• Retirement plans
• Learning opportunities
• Continuing education and training
• Competitive total rewards package
• Tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization