This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Payroll Strategy & Compliance Expert in Germany.
This is a strategic and highly specialized role focused on shaping and scaling payroll compliance across global operations. You will act as the subject-matter expert for payroll regulations, translating complex legal requirements into efficient systems, processes, and product features. Working at the intersection of compliance, technology, and operations, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, scalability, and audit readiness. The role combines deep regulatory expertise with systems thinking, enabling you to influence both product design and operational excellence. In a fully remote and fast-evolving environment, you will lead critical initiatives, resolve complex compliance challenges, and drive continuous improvement. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about building compliant, future-ready payroll solutions at scale.
Accountabilities:
- Own and manage payroll compliance for assigned regions, ensuring all local regulations are accurately interpreted and implemented across systems and processes
- Translate statutory requirements, tax rules, and payroll logic into structured product and engineering specifications
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Design teams to embed compliance into system architecture and user workflows
- Lead complex audits and compliance programs, including planning, execution, and remediation strategies
- Act as the escalation point for compliance incidents, driving investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions
- Design and maintain scalable governance frameworks, including SOPs, controls, and monitoring mechanisms
- Develop and deliver training materials, documentation, and enablement programs to strengthen internal compliance capabilities
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Operations, and Customer-facing teams to ensure alignment and support business growth initiatives
Requirements:
- Deep expertise in payroll, tax, and employment compliance within a specific country or region
- Proven experience leading audits, regulatory reviews, or large-scale compliance initiatives
- Strong ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into technical specifications and system logic
- Experience working closely with product and engineering teams in a technology-driven environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, particularly in high-risk or complex compliance scenarios
- Experience designing scalable processes, frameworks, and documentation for operational excellence
- Ability to mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote, and asynchronous environment
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Benefits:
- Fully remote work environment with the flexibility to work from anywhere
- Flexible working hours supported by an asynchronous work culture
- Generous paid time off and parental leave policies
- Mental health and wellness support services
- Competitive compensation and equity opportunities
- Learning and development budget for continuous professional growth
- Home office setup and IT equipment provided
- Budget for co-working spaces and local team meetups
Why Apply Through Jobgether?We use an
AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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