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About Rippling
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. About The Role
We are seeking experienced and detail-oriented payroll professionals to join our team as Senior Customer Support Specialist. In this role, you will be the ultimate subject matter expert for payroll in your region of expertise (Germany). You will ensure our customers are supported, and our internal teams are enabled with the knowledge they need to succeed. This is a critical role that blends deep technical payroll knowledge with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. What You Will Do
Become the go-to product expert on our Global Payroll and HR capabilities for customers in your designated region. Develop and maintain clear, accurate content, documentation, and FAQs to support both customers and internal teams. Analyze customer support interactions to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities to improve the support experience. Partner with regional Product Managers to provide insights on support volume, customer feedback, and critical compliance concerns. Serve as a senior resource and point of escalation for Customer Support Specialists on complex, region-specific payroll issues. Personally own and resolve the most challenging customer cases by leveraging your deep platform and country-specific payroll expertise. General Qualifications (Required for all Candidates)
Strong client-facing skills with experience managing enterprise customer relationships. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies. A passion for documentation and knowledge-sharing. Exceptional communication skills and fluency in English and German (written and spoken). Experience working in a payroll provider, HR software company, or a large in-house payroll function is highly preferred. Region-Specific Qualifications
Candidates should possess the general qualifications listed above, plus the specific qualifications for Germany: 2-3 years of hands-on German payroll experience. Manage and process payroll for employees in Germany, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Apply deep knowledge of German payroll regulations, including Lohnsteuer (wage tax), Sozialversicherungsbeiträge (social security contributions), and other statutory requirements. Handle payroll processing, wage components (Lohnbestandteile), and compliance reporting. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve payroll-related inquiries. Stay updated on changes in German payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments. Fluent in German and English. Please apply with CV in English. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Payroll Specialist (m/f/d) - 6 months contract
Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Germany
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany Dinslaken, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Specialist Payroll & Services (m/f/d) Part-Time
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. About The Role
We are seeking experienced and detail-oriented payroll professionals to join our team as Senior Customer Support Specialist. In this role, you will be the ultimate subject matter expert for payroll in your region of expertise (Germany). You will ensure our customers are supported, and our internal teams are enabled with the knowledge they need to succeed. This is a critical role that blends deep technical payroll knowledge with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. What You Will Do
Become the go-to product expert on our Global Payroll and HR capabilities for customers in your designated region. Develop and maintain clear, accurate content, documentation, and FAQs to support both customers and internal teams. Analyze customer support interactions to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities to improve the support experience. Partner with regional Product Managers to provide insights on support volume, customer feedback, and critical compliance concerns. Serve as a senior resource and point of escalation for Customer Support Specialists on complex, region-specific payroll issues. Personally own and resolve the most challenging customer cases by leveraging your deep platform and country-specific payroll expertise. General Qualifications (Required for all Candidates)
Strong client-facing skills with experience managing enterprise customer relationships. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies. A passion for documentation and knowledge-sharing. Exceptional communication skills and fluency in English and German (written and spoken). Experience working in a payroll provider, HR software company, or a large in-house payroll function is highly preferred. Region-Specific Qualifications
Candidates should possess the general qualifications listed above, plus the specific qualifications for Germany: 2-3 years of hands-on German payroll experience. Manage and process payroll for employees in Germany, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Apply deep knowledge of German payroll regulations, including Lohnsteuer (wage tax), Sozialversicherungsbeiträge (social security contributions), and other statutory requirements. Handle payroll processing, wage components (Lohnbestandteile), and compliance reporting. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve payroll-related inquiries. Stay updated on changes in German payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments. Fluent in German and English. Please apply with CV in English. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Customer Service, Administrative, and Sales Industries: Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Rippling by 2x. Sign in to set job alerts for “Payroll Specialist” roles.
Payroll Specialist (m/f/d) - 6 months contract
Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Germany
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany Dinslaken, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Specialist Payroll & Services (m/f/d) Part-Time
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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