Manager Lohn- und Gehaltsabrechnung (w/m/d)

In a nutshell

Thanks to our Shoppers and Runners, all Picnic customers receive timely deliveries. They are essential to our supply chain, and our business couldn't run smoothly without them. As our Head of Payroll & Benefits, you will co-manage the monthly payroll cycle for Shoppers, Runners, and Central Teams, handle employee benefits, manage sick leave, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will also coordinate and execute benefits with the People team, work with our payroll provider, improve processes, train teams on payroll aspects of HR policies, and collaborate with various business teams. Together with our three other Payroll & Benefits Specialists you will help Picnic grow!

Tricks of the trade

• Manage the payroll cycle: Prepare, review, approve, and control the monthly payroll cycle.
• Enhance payment processes: Continuously develop our payment process, including participation in tech initiatives to create a scalable (homegrown) IT landscape.
• Oversee employee benefits: Administer employee benefits, such as health and employee insurances, sick-leaves, pension plans, and other voluntary benefits.
• Provide employee support: Assist employees with payroll and benefits inquiries, ensuring timely and professional resolution.
• Ensure regulatory compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant governmental regulations, including tax laws, labor laws, and benefits regulations.
• Maintain accurate records: Keep precise records of all payroll and benefits transactions.
• Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
• Coordinate stakeholders: Manage numerous internal and external stakeholders in the payment process.
• Formalize policies: Support the development and formalization of policies and benefits.

Your superpowers

• A completed bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, or a related field is required. Payroll specialist certifications are a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets is essential. Familiarity with HCM systems, especially Workday, is a plus.
• 4+ years of professional experience in payroll, payments, HR, or finance.
• A responsible and precise approach to tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate priorities and provide updates on payment progress.
• Fluency in both German and English.
• Strong ability to prioritize effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Picnic Perks

🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks

Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.

✍🏼Learning & development

You’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and more. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses.

All the rest

At Picnic you get 30 holidays, we cover your Deutschland ticket and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well.