HR Payroll Administrator

HR Payroll Administrator (m/f/x) 

Location: Germany 

Who You’ll Work For: 

At Makersite, we're pioneering the future of sustainable product development and digital collaboration. As a leading platform for product lifecycle management (PLM), we empower companies to make smarter, more sustainable decisions across their entire supply chain. Our cutting-edge software enables teams to design, prototype, and manufacture with transparency, efficiency, and responsibility—reducing environmental impact while optimizing performance. 

We're a fast-growing, innovative company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and creating meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of manufacturing and product innovation. 

Who we're looking for: 

As an HR Payroll Administrator at Makersite, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating payroll processes for our international team, ensuring compliance with local regulations and maintaining excellent communication with external payroll providers and the Employer of Record (EOR) team. Your fluency in German and English, combined with your expertise in German payroll laws and data processing, will ensure seamless payroll operations for our employees. 

This role is a fixed, permanent position. All successful applicants will need to reside in Germany with legal working permits or residence permits.  

The role:  

• Manage payroll processing for employees in Germany, the UK, and Austria, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 

• Act as the primary contact and point of contact for external payroll processing vendors and the Employer of Record team. 

• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll regulations and legal requirements within each country, including German payroll laws. 

• Process employee data, salary adjustments, and deductions using various payroll systems and tools. 

• Verify payroll reports, investigate discrepancies, and implement necessary corrections. 

• Support onboarding and offboarding payroll activities, including final settlements and new employee setup. 

• Generate payroll reports and documentation for audits and internal review. 

• Collaborate with HR, finance, legal, and external teams to maintain data integrity and compliance. 

• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding payroll, benefits, and related inquiries in German and English. 

• Ensure timely submission of payroll-related reports and payments to governmental authorities. 

• Assist in implementing process improvements and automation initiatives for payroll. 

• Maintain payroll records securely, adhering to data protection and confidentiality standards.

• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken). 

• 3-4+ years’ experience working with payroll in an international environment, especially within Germany, the UK, and Austria. 

• Strong knowledge of German payroll regulations, tax laws, and social security contributions. 

• Proficient in payroll data processing tools and software. 

• Excellent organizational and communication skills. 

• Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality and professionalism. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary – We reward your skills and experience with a compensation package that reflects your value. 

• 30 Days Paid Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

• Remote-First Flexibility – Work from anywhere in Germany, with the option to collaborate in person at our offices in Stuttgart, Berlin (role dependent). 

• Generous Learning & Development Budget – We invest in your growth, providing ample resources for personal and professional development. 

• Choose Your Ideal Work Equipment – Whether you prefer Apple or Microsoft, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to excel. 

The Experience: 

• Purpose-Driven Work – Build something meaningful. Here, you’re not just creating another app; you’re contributing to a transformative vision that you can be proud of. 

• Great Colleagues – Join a team that’s open, transparent, and international. We value inclusivity and foster a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. 

• Work-Life Balance – As a remote-first company, we trust you to do your best work, your way. You have the flexibility to work when it suits you, ensuring a healthy balance between personal and professional life. 

• Pride in Impact – We're already making a significant difference with global, well-known customers who share our vision. Be part of something that matters. 

• Stability with Ambition – With realistic growth plans, we’re committed to changing the way things are made—without sacrificing our ambitious goals for innovation and impact. 

If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work at Makersite, check out our Careers Page here 

Diversity and Inclusion 

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.  

At Makersite, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. Rest assured, all applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.