HR Operations and Payroll Manager

HR & Payroll Manager

Full-time | Munich | €65,000-€70,000 gross/year

Fluency in German and English

We are looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to take ownership of the people operations and payroll processes in Munich for our financial services client. This role combines HR generalist responsibilities with hands‑on payroll and finance support, working closely with the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare monthly payroll data for all German employees (approx. 65), coordinating with external tax advisors
• Support payroll processing, including expense oversight, payroll accuracy, and compliance
• Act as a key interface between HR, Finance, and Payroll
• Oversee employee‑related financial processes, including expense management and payroll‑related reporting
• Create and maintain finance and payroll reports for internal stakeholders
• Handle general HR operations across the employee lifecycle (contracts, onboarding, offboarding, HR administration)

Your Profile

• Proven experience in HR management and payroll/finance operations, ideally in Germany
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and collaboration with tax advisors
• Generalist mindset with the ability to work confidently across HR, Finance, and Payroll
• Detail‑oriented, structured, and comfortable handling sensitive data
• Hands‑on, pragmatic, and able to manage multiple responsibilities independently

What We Offer

• Salary range: €65,000-€70,000 gross per year, depending on experience
• A collaborative environment with close interaction across HR and Finance teams