HR & Payroll Specialist (German-speaking, Austrian Payroll)

About the role

Strada, a people, payroll and technology leader operating in more than 180 countries, is looking for an HR & Payroll Specialist who speaks German and handles Austrian payroll. The specialist performs all life-cycle payroll transactions and activities to ensure accurate and timely payroll, supporting company and payroll policies.

Key responsibilities

• Independently process Austrian payroll from end to end according to defined standards and client requirements, including all associated payroll tasks
• Monitor and manage ticket queues using the appropriate tools within defined timelines and thresholds
• Use the hrX suite of tools for payroll processing and related activities
• Understand and interpret payslips and follow the payroll calendar
• Spot deviations from the standard scope of service, including change request opportunities
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Produce and understand standard and client-specific payroll reports, including statutory year-end reporting
• Review and validate data for accuracy and completeness, and initiate corrections
• Answer Austrian payroll-related questions and requests
• Support and execute SOC1 controls, maintain and apply work instructions, and perform transactions with third parties
• Give clear knowledge transfers to peers, support system maintenance testing and technical issue coordination
• Keep up to date with legislation, system updates and payroll procedures, and take part in projects as assigned

Required profile

• 2-3 years of relevant experience administering Austrian payroll or health and welfare/benefits in an HR consulting, HR outsourcing or corporate environment
• Excellent written and spoken English and German
• Flexibility for a global, fast-paced environment, attention to detail, self-motivation and willingness to learn
• Ability to work both in a team and independently while following processes
• Current and future work authorization in the country of application, without visa sponsorship

Required skills

• HRIS knowledge: Workday, SAP or PeopleSoft preferred
• Austrian payroll processing

What we offer

• Work from home option
• Private medical care through LuxMed
• MyBenefit platform access, including a MultiSport card
• Group life insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Language course support