Payroll Specialist

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Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Compensation and Analytics team. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 550 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

About the role

The Payroll Specialist will execute and/or oversee payroll processing, maintaining payroll files, time entry data, and monitoring compliance with labour laws. Acting as a link between employee rewards and business strategy, the Payroll Specialist supports salary benchmarking, bonus plans, and process improvements for efficiency and consistency. The Payroll Specialist reports to the Head of Compensation and Analytics.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and analyse employee compensation programs, including salary, bonuses, and incentive plans, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with legal and company standards.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and job evaluations to support equitable pay practices across the organization.
• Oversee payroll and salary processing, ensuring accurate calculation and timely payment of wages, taxes, social contributions, and statutory obligations.
• Maintain and update HR, payroll, and time management systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to support payroll and salary reporting, audits, and compensation‑related inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve compensation, payroll, and salary processes, policies, and documentation for efficiency and consistency.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience in payroll management, ideally handling large employee populations
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, legislation, and compliance
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with uMan Expert software is a strong plus
• Good knowledge of English (minimum level is B2)

What we offer

• Health insurance and Mental Health Support
• Employee Assistance Program (Workplace Options)
• Flexible working arrangements
• International exposure within a dynamic and fast‑growing environment.
• Continuous training and development
• Regular team‑building activities and celebration events
• Meal allowance (paid in meal card)
• Free fruit, snacks and soft drinks in the office

Muehlhan Wind Services is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.