Working Student Payroll

SoSafe has the ambition to become the leading human risk management provider in Europe. Our award-winning awareness platform triggers behavioural change by providing effective and engaging training and simulations on cybersecurity and data protection. Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 - we invite you to be part of the solution! The Payroll Team at SoSafe consists of a group of three professionals and forms part of our international People Department, which includes HR Operations, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Workspace & Community Management, HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and Total Rewards & Recognition. You’ll join a dynamic, fast-growing organisation where you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Here's how you'll make a difference: Support the HR and Payroll team in managing day-to-day employee topics, helping ensure smooth and efficient processesAssist with monthly payroll preparationHandle social security and tax-related matters, ensuring accuracy and compliance with German regulationsHelp prepare and process employment-related documents such as work certificates, confirmations, and employee lettersBe the first point of contact in our HR ticketing system, ensuring requests are tracked, assigned, and resolved efficientlyMaintain employee records and keep our HR systems up to date with accurate dataManage incoming correspondence (emails and post) at our Cologne office, ensuring timely distribution and follow-upCollaborate on HR and payroll projects, bringing in your ideas to improve our processes and enhance the employee experience What makes you a great fit: You are an enrolled student at a renowned university, pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related fieldYou are fluent in German and English, both written and spoken, and communicate clearly and confidentlyYou are tech-savvy and comfortable working with a variety of digital tools and systemsYou have solid Excel skills and can effectively analyse, organise, and present dataYou’re a quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesYou’re confident and proactive — not afraid to speak up when something doesn’t add up and always ready to suggest improvementsYou’re curious and eager to learn, especially in the areas of Payroll and HR operationsYou’re a team player with a hands-on attitude and the drive to grow in a dynamic environment What we offer* Work/Life balance: Flexible hours, 33 vacation daysWellbeing and financial support: Access to Open Up, corporate discountsConnection & community: Virtual events, collaborative team activities, and opportunities for local meet-upsAnd the list goes on: Tech equipment, referral bonuses, dog-friendly HQPerks and benefits listed above are for full-time employees and may vary slightly by office location. These are just a sample — you'll learn more during the interview process. About Us At SoSafe, we’re on a mission to make the digital world safer by addressing the human factor in cybersecurity. As one of the fastest-growing security awareness scale-ups worldwide, we leverage behavioural science and data-driven learning to empower people against cyber threats. Our Human Risk Management approach helps organisations turn their employees into their strongest line of defence. Backed by leading VCs like Highland Europe and Global Founders Capital, we’re rapidly expanding across the globe. We’re looking for team players who want to drive meaningful change in cybersecurity, take ownership of their work, and grow with us. If you thrive in a vibrant, purpose-driven environment that values innovation, diversity, and collaboration, then this is the place for you!