Team Lead Payroll (all genders)

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 28 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated revenues of EUR 1,533.7 million in 2025 and employs around 2,200 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Payroll team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
• Ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant execution of German payroll operations.
• Coordinate and oversee European payroll activities in collaboration with local stakeholders and external payroll providers.
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related tax, social security, and labor law requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and support payroll tax audits, social security audits, as well as internal and external audits.
• Partner closely with Finance to ensure accurate payroll accounting, account reconciliations, and resolution of payroll-related discrepancies.
• Continuously optimize payroll processes, systems, and interfaces to enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Lead and contribute to national and international payroll and HR projects.
• Prepare and analyze payroll-related reports, KPIs, and management information.
  

Your Profile

• Several years of professional experience in payroll, including in-depth knowledge of German payroll processes and regulations.
• Proven experience in leading, coaching, and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of German payroll tax, social security, and labor law requirements.
• Experience working with international payroll organizations and managing external payroll providers.
• Experience supporting payroll tax and social security audits as well as compliance reviews.
• Strong project management and process improvement skills.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, processes, and interfaces, with the ability to drive system enhancements and digital solutions. Experience with P&I LOGA is considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working style.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
  

At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend - it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.