EMEA Payroll Specialist (Austria)

Overview

This role is responsible for end-to-end payroll execution for assigned countries or regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. The Payroll Specialist serves as a subject-matter expert for payroll operations and supports complex statutory and system requirements. This position also contributes to harmonization, escalation management, and continuous improvement across EMEA.

This is a remote position. Candidates may be based in Austria, Poland, or Hungary.

Responsibilities

• Process Austrian and other DACH payrolls with precision and timeliness
• Ensure compliance with country, regional, and local payroll regulations
• Manage off-cycle payments, adjustments, and final pay calculations
• Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing
• Escalate and resolve payroll discrepancies; serve as an escalation point for Senior Payroll Analysts and Payroll Analysts
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities
• Interpret payroll policies across jurisdictions
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, benefits, and direct deposits
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configuration to ensure regional consistency
• Support the rollout of standardized payroll workflows across the EMEA region
• Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures
• Provide input on harmonization milestones and system enhancements
• Prepare and submit required filings and reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or Human Resources
• At least 5 years of experience processing complex payroll
• Strong end-to-end payroll expertise, including complex calculations and statutory requirements
• Strong hands-on Austrian payroll expertise and knowledge of Austrian payroll requirements and regulations
• German language proficiency at a minimum B2 level (German is required for day-to-day responsibilities)
• Professional proficiency in English
• Ability to independently manage priorities and make sound decisions
• Confidence in handling escalations and sensitive payroll matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual capability strongly preferred: English and German
• Advanced experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or similar
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation
• Effective communication skills for engaging with employees and cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot payroll issues and implement solutions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-country operational environment

Compensation & Benefits

• For candidates employed in Austria: minimum gross annual salary is EUR 66,333–75,000 based on the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Actual compensation may be higher depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

Location

Remote. Candidates may be based in Austria, Poland, or Hungary.

For administrative purposes, this position is posted under Austria/danaher legal entity. However, it is a remote role and applications are welcome from candidates located in Austria, Poland, or Hungary. The employing legal entity for the successful candidate will be determined at offer stage based on location, business requirements, and applicable local regulations.