HR SSC - Germany

Location: Düsseldorf, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a NASDAQ-listed technology, retail, logistics, and supply chain enterprise operating across global markets.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing across multiple European countries, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely execution.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for French payroll while managing payroll operations in Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Italy, and the UK.
• Manage external payroll providers, evaluate performance, negotiate SLAs, and enforce service metrics.
• Lead compliance activities and internal and external payroll audits across European jurisdictions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, Finance, and Global Mobility to resolve data, variance, and reporting issues.
• Design, standardize, and scale payroll processes using digital tools and automation.

Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive in-house global or European payroll experience, including Pan-European payroll management in a multi-country setup.
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of French payroll compliance and regulations.
• Strong practical expertise in German payroll or other major European jurisdictions is highly preferred.
• Fluency in German, Mandarin, and English is required to communicate with operational teams, local authorities, headquarters, and regional stakeholders.
• Experience leading complex payroll initiatives, managing external vendors, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical skills focused on risk mitigation, internal controls, process improvement, and system optimization.
• Interest in using AI, automation, and modern payroll technology to improve operational efficiency and accuracy.

Nice to have

• Additional European languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, people-first culture focused on collaboration, ownership, inclusion, and high-quality results.
• Global projects and learning opportunities.
• Competitive salary and a base location in Düsseldorf, Germany.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.

Hiring process

• Apply directly to explore the opportunity.