Payroll Analyst for Germany

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Job Description

Reporting to the EMEA‑Payroll Manager, you are responsible for the accurate and timely processing of employee payrolls and oversight of payroll taxes and benefits payments for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). You manage regular and irregular payments in addition to year‑end activities, evaluate current payroll and time management systems, recommend and implement efficiency improvements, and support key projects, including implementation and enhancement projects for the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

Manage all payroll transactions for Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all payroll transactions, both regular and irregular payments, for assigned geographies
Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all related time and attendance transactions
Experience in a tariff‑controlled salary scheme required
Administrate the Employers Pension scheme
Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance
Adhere to company policies and controls, ensuring a strong control environment across all entities you are responsible for
Support all internal and external payroll and time management audits
Manage the time and attendance system as the connection point for local stakeholders for the countries in charge, including supporting implementation and improvement projects
Answer questions from associates and managers regarding payroll matters, records, deductions and procedures
Ensure all related documentation provided to associates as required (e.g., confirmation of employment)
Identify, develop and implement process improvements related to payroll and attendance administration
Participate on projects as required (process improvements or digitalization projects)
Recommend or initiate countermeasures
Keep documentation of payroll‑related processes up to date

Qualifications

Graduated with a bachelor or master degree
Minimum 5 years’ experience related with payroll
Ability to apply complex analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of German payroll legislation and related requirements; experience in other countries is an asset
Self‑motivated with the ability to multi‑task and manage competing priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint and Excel
Proficiency with Oracle and ProTime T&A System are an asset
Languages: German and English; other languages are an asset

About Us

Our purpose Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it’s powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you’re a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you’ll find your place at Avient.

Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!

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We stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.