Senior Consultant Payroll (m/w/d)

KBHT

BREITES KNOWHOW TRIFFT AUF PERSÖNLICHES UMFELD. DAS IST KBHT. Mit rund 60 Steuerberater*innen, Wirtschaftsprüfer*innen und Rechtsanwält*innen sowie insgesamt mehr als 200 Mitarbeitenden zählt kbht zu den größten Kanzleien in den wichtigen Finanz- und Handelszentren - vom Rheinland bis nach Frankfurt.  Zur Unterstützung unseres Teams in Neuss suchen wir dich als erfahrenen Lohn- und Gehaltsbuchhalter (m/w/d). EIN BENEFIT GLEICH VORWEG! Wir schätzen Engagement – und das zeigen wir auch: Bei einer direkten & persönlichen Bewerbung erhältst du im Einstellungsfall eine Prämie von 3% deines Jahresgehalts! Jetzt aber zu deiner neuen Rolle: DEINE AUFGABEN: * Zu deinen Aufgaben zählt die Erstellung der monatlichen Lohn- und Gehaltsabrechnungen für Unternehmen verschiedener Branchen und Rechtsformen. * Darüber hinaus betreust du einen festen Mandantenstamm in allen lohnsteuer- und sozialversicherungsrechtlichen Fragestellungen. * Du erstellst Statistiken, Auswertungen und Bescheinigungen. Daneben führst du Korrespondenz mit Versicherungsträgern und Behörden. * Gleichzeitig berätst du unsere Mandanten in der Einführung von Lohnprogrammen oder möglichen Digitalisierungsschritten. * Deine Teamkolleg*innen profitieren von deinen tiefgreifenden Erfahrungen. DAS BRINGST DU MIT: * Du verfügst über eine abgeschlossene Ausbildung im Bereich der Lohn- und Gehaltsabrechnung, z.B. zum Steuerfachangestellten (m/w/d) oder Steuerfachwirt (m/w/d). Alternativ verfügst du über eine vergleichbare Qualifikation im Bereich Personal oder Buchhaltung. * Kanzleierfahrung rundet dein Profil ab.  * Zudem hast du langjährige Berufserfahrung in der Entgeltabrechnung über DATEV sowie fundierte Kenntnisse in den Bereichen Lohnsteuer und Sozialversicherung. * Neben umfassenden DATEV-Kenntnissen, zeichnet dich ein sicherer Umgang mit MS-Office-Anwendungen aus. * Eine zuverlässige Arbeitsweise ist dir wichtig. Du bist gleichermaßen team- und kundenorientiert und hilfst Kolleg*innen gerne weiter. DAS ERWARTET DICH: * Gehalt: Wir bieten einen unbefristeten Arbeitsvertrag mit attraktiver Vergütung. * Flexibilität: Nutze unsere flexiblen Arbeitszeiten sowie die Möglichkeit auf ein individuelles Teilzeitmodell zur Arbeitszeitplanung. * Dein Arbeitsumfeld: Wir arbeiten in hellen, klimatisierten Zweierbüros mit moderner Ausstattung und IT auf neuestem Stand. * Weiterbildung: Wir unterstützen dich im Rahmen deiner fachlichen sowie persönlichen Entwicklung und fördern den Ausbau deines Know-hows finanziell und zeitlich. * Die kbht-Kultur: Dich erwartet eine offene, ehrliche und authentische Arbeitsatmosphäre, in der stets an der Zukunft gearbeitet wird. WOLLEN VOR WISSEN! Fühlst du dich unsicher, ob du alle Anforderungen erfüllst? Lass dich davon nicht abschrecken! Wir ermutigen dich, dich trotzdem zu bewerben. Ein kleiner Tipp von uns: Die perfekte Person gibt es nicht. Was für uns zählt, ist deine Bereitschaft, in die Rolle hineinzuwachsen. Das ist die wichtigste Voraussetzung. Bei kbht unterstützen wir dich aktiv bei deiner persönlichen und fachlichen Weiterentwicklung. Also, wenn du dich in dieser Position siehst und gerne montagmorgens motiviert zur Arbeit kommst, freuen wir uns auf deine Bewerbung! HABEN WIR DEIN INTERESSE GEWECKT? Du möchtest uns erst einmal kennenlernen? Dann kontaktiere uns oder vereinbare ein unverbindliches und informelles Gespräch im Rahmen unseres digitalen Formats Karriere-Talk.   Wir freuen uns auf dich!   Dein Ansprechpartner: Didi Meurer HR Business Partner Telefon: 02131/9243-726 E-Mail: recruiting@kbht.de

Verifone

WHY VERIFONE For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide. Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success. Verifone is proudly an in-office work culture as we see immense benefits to career development and business results from our colleagues being physically co-located. WHAT'S EXCITING ABOUT THE ROLE This is a dual-focus benefits role sitting within the global HR team. The primary responsibility is ownership of the global benefits program, one of the organization’s largest and most complex benefit portfolios, covering medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, FSA/HSA, commuter benefits, and the Employee Assistance Program. Along with EMEA, the role takes ownership of benefit programs in the United States, Canada, and Latin America — managing renewals, compliance, and employee experience across the Americas region in partnership with regional HR managers and local brokers. The role also provides ad-hoc support to APAC as required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Benefits — Program Ownership * Own and manage the full global employee benefits program, serving as the primary subject matter expert for all benefit matters * Lead the annual Open Enrollment process end to end: plan design review, vendor negotiations, system configuration (HRIS/benefits platform), employee communications, and post-enrollment reconciliation * Manage relationships with benefit carriers and brokers (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, EAP, commuter). * Negotiate annual plan renewals and renewals strategy with carriers, benchmarking costs and coverage against market data; prepare recommendations for sign-off * Administer and optimize the 401(k) plan in partnership with the record-keeper (Fidelity); ensure plan compliance including non-discrimination testing, Form 5500 filing, and plan document updates * Manage COBRA administration and ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, and all applicable federal and state regulations * Partner with Payroll to reconcile benefit deductions, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate W-2 reporting of benefit-related income * Oversee the benefits administration, including employee-facing content, and Open Enrollment workflow * Respond to escalated employee benefit queries and ensure a high standard of employee experience throughout the benefits lifecycle Compliance & Governance * Maintain a compliance calendar covering all federal and state benefit filings, notices, and deadlines (ACA 1094/1095, PCORI, Form 5500, SARs, SPDs, SMMs) * Ensure Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and plan documents are current and legally compliant; coordinate with Legal and external counsel as required * Manage ACA affordability analysis and ensure the organization remains compliant with employer mandate requirements; track and resolve IRS inquiries * Stay current on legislative and regulatory changes (e.g. state-level mandates, SECURE Act updates, mental health parity rules) and assess impact on plan design * Manage annual non-discrimination testing for all applicable plans; liaise with actuaries and plan administrators on corrective distributions where required * Support internal and external audits of benefit plans, providing documentation, data, and process narrative as required Wellbeing & Employee Experience * Lead the day-to-day management of the employee wellbeing program, including EAP, mental health resources, wellness reimbursements, and any voluntary benefit offerings * Design and deliver benefit communications throughout the year — Open Enrollment guides, new hire onboarding materials, life event communications, and benefits FAQs * Analyze benefits utilization, claims experience, and employee feedback to identify gaps, cost trends, and plan improvement opportunities; present findings and recommendations annually to senior leadership Americas Benefits — Canada & LATAM * Own the renewal cycle for benefit plans in Canada and Latin America, managing timelines, broker relationships, and stakeholder approvals across all entities in the region * Maintain a renewal calendar for Americas markets, flagging upcoming renewals to relevant stakeholders and ensuring no deadlines are missed * Review broker renewal submissions, benchmark proposals where possible, and escalate significant cost increases or plan changes for approval * Coordinate with Finance on purchase orders, invoice processing, and fringe rate tracking for Americas entities; provide input into global fringe tracking as required * Provide ad-hoc support to APAC regional teams as required * Provide benefits data and support during M&A activity, restructuring events, and HR due diligence processes Vendor & Stakeholder Management * Serve as the primary contact for all global benefit vendors and brokers; conduct regular performance reviews and hold vendors accountable to SLA commitments * Partner closely with Global HR Business Partners, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and IT to deliver seamless benefit administration and employee experience * Build effective working relationships with regional HR leads across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC HR leads on benefits queries as required * Manage external consultants and benefit advisors on project-specific work (benchmarking, plan design reviews, compliance projects) ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS * 5-8+ years of progressive global benefits experience, experience with an unbundled self-insured program is preferred * Deep knowledge of Americas, EMEA, and APAC benefit plan types (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, STD/LTD, FSA/HSA, COBRA, EAP) and the vendor/carrier landscape * Strong working knowledge of US benefits compliance: ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, IRS regulations, non-discrimination testing, and Form 5500 * Proven experience managing Open Enrollment end to end — from plan design and carrier negotiations through to system build and employee communications * Experience administering or overseeing a 401(k) plan, including record-keeper management and annual compliance filings * Proficiency in benefits administration platforms and HRIS systems (e.g. Workday, ADP) * Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with claims data, utilization reports, cost modelling, and presenting insights to senior stakeholders * Excellent project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple vendors, deadlines, and workstreams simultaneously * Clear, confident communicator — able to simplify complex benefit topics for employees and articulate data-driven recommendations to leadership OUR COMMITMENT Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Appinio

Allow us to introduce ourselves Hello there! We’re Appinio, a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact-based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions. We started out in Hamburg back in 2014, but we’re now humbled to call the world our playground, with over 260 employees spread across 13 countries (we’re remote-first), 2600+ international clients, delivering research from +190 markets, globally. Want to be a part of the Appinio movement? 🚀 Here at Appinio, we value transparency in our recruitment process, and we've created a blog to share what to expect during each step of our journey together: here Your mission as a Payroll Specialist We are looking for a tech-savvy, and proactive Payroll Specialist (m/f/d) to join our People Team and ensure our global workforce is supported by a world-class payroll engine. As our Payroll Specialist, you'll turn the end-to-end (preparatory) payroll process across our international entities - adhering to local regulations and deadlines - into a seamless, "prime" experience for every Appinio team member. You'll build smarter, more scalable processes and systems to support continued successful growth. A few words about the team Our People Team operates with a product mindset. We value transparency, collaboration, and true partnership with our stakeholders. Rather than ticking off task lists, we focus on understanding customer needs, driving adoption, and delivering meaningful outcomes. We are trusted partners to the business, advocates for our employees, and pragmatic, business-savvy solution builders - always aiming to improve how people experience Appinio. What you’ll be doing * Global payroll ownership: Drive the preparatory payroll process for all international entities (Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, UK, and Netherlands), ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery * External partner management: Serve as the lead point of contact for external payroll providers, our EOR (Remote), and our PEO in the US, overseeing all payroll-related compliance and resolving statutory queries with precision * Employee support & service: Act as the primary contact for payroll-related tickets, resolving employee inquiries with empathy, speed, and a high level of expertise * Systems optimization & automation: Proactively identify inefficiencies to automate payroll workflows, reducing manual steps and enhancing the scalability of our global operations * Sales & performance incentives: Partner closely with RevOps to ensure the accurate and timely calculation of commission structures and bonus payments * Collaboration with Finance: Support the Finance team with staff cost reporting, audits, and data-driven workforce planning * Grant & subsidy support: Partner with Finance and Legal to support applications for international grants and subsidies (e.g., R&D tax credits or local employment grants) by providing accurate personnel data, salary documentation, and compliance reporting You will thrive in this role if * You are a payroll expert: You bring 3+ years of experience managing (preparatory) payroll for Germany * You bring experience with managing (preparatory) payroll in France, and/or Spain, with a deep understanding of statutory requirements (experience with AT, UK, NL, US or PT is a plus) * You have proven experience managing external payroll providers to ensure compliance; experience with EOR and PEO providers is a plus * You are a process optimizer: You have a "product mindset" and a track record of identifying manual inefficiencies and implementing automated workflows between HRIS and Payroll systems * You are data-driven: You possess a strong analytical mindset and are proficient in Excel/Google Sheets for complex data handling * You are an empathetic communicator: You have the ability to explain complex tax and payroll issues to employees with patience, clarity, and a service-oriented mindset * You live ownership: You thrive in fast-paced, scaling environments and take full responsibility for ensuring payroll remains transparent, compliant, and audit-ready * You are professionally fluent in both English and German (written and verbal) What’s in it for you? * Flexibility Policy - Average is 30 days taken, however, we do not have a hard cap of number of vacation days as we know life happens * Temporary work from abroad - If you're based in the EU, you can work outside your country of residence for up to 180 days per year * All the hardware you need and your own MacBook * If you are located in Hamburg or Berlin, you'll get a Deutschland ticket or access to a mobility budget with the NAVIT app to get you to and from the office space * Subsidised Urban Sports Club or ClassPass membership based on location * In case you’re located in one of the cities where most of our fellow Appinioneers are (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, or New York), you can get access to our Co-working spaces Additional role details * This role will report directly to our Team Lead Talent Acquisition & People Operations Our interview process * Interview with our Team Lead Talent Acquisition & People Operations * Case Study Interview with Senior members of the People Team * Executive Interview with C-Level * Reference Calls * Offer Kind reminder: Please ensure that your application is submitted in English. This post not only outlines our ideal candidate but also serves as an inspiration for what this role can evolve into. Even if you consider yourself an 80% fit but have a genuine passion for this position, we encourage you to apply. We're eager to hear from individuals who share our enthusiasm. Appinio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Please read our privacy policy here. Learn more about us:  appinio.com    LinkedIn    Xing     Kununu    Instagram