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Responsibilities

• Be in charge of operational management within the "HR/People Service – Payroll" department, focusing on payroll delivery, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and an employee‑customer centric approach.
• Deliver high‑quality, accurate, timely, compliant, and effective payrolls; maintain a control framework (SOX) using key performance indicators and vendor management.
• Develop and implement a proactive mindset within the team, emphasizing problem‑solving capabilities and customer service orientation.
• Engage comfortably with various stakeholders and conduct objective conversations, including exposure to local Country Board or staff council engagements.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex payroll queries escalated through HR, managers, and employees.
• Partner closely with Human Resources, Benefits, external service providers, Finance, Employment Tax Vendors, and other Payroll Managers to streamline and develop processes that ensure efficient local payroll processes.
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors, monitor SLAs and performance, and provide feedback on improvement opportunities.
• Identify new risks and propose internal ad‑hoc audits to close process gaps or improve and streamline processes across the end‑to‑end chain, potentially using CI/Gemba methodologies.

Qualifications & Skills

• University degree in HR, Finance & Accounting, Economics, or comparable education.
• Experience managing payroll processes in Germany.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Excellent leadership and coordination skills.
• Very good presentation and communication skills combined with strong collaboration and networking competencies, especially in a virtual environment.

Additional qualifications and skills

• Good knowledge of local labour law, social security, and employment tax law is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills, intercultural sensitivity, and the ability to interact with all levels of management while inspiring and motivating team members.

Benefits

• Career at a leading global healthcare company.
• 18‑month employment contract.
• Hybrid work model (2–3 days per week in the office).
• Attractive reward package: annual bonus, awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards, and holiday benefits.
• Life insurance and pension plan.
• Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible dependants.
• Sports card (Multisport).
• Opportunities for development within the role and the company’s structure.
• Personalised learning approach: mentoring, online training platforms (Pluralsight, Business Skills, Harvard Manage Mentor, Skillsoft, and external training).
• Extensive support for work‑life balance (flexible working solutions, short‑Friday option, health & well‑being activities).
• Supportive community and integration events.
• Modern office with creative rooms and fresh fruit every day.
• Free car and bike parking, locker rooms, and showers.

Inclusion at GSK

As an inclusive employer, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team at pl.recruitment-adjustments@gsk.com to discuss your needs.

About GSK

Uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. We are committed to an environment where people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of ambition, accountability, and doing the right thing is the foundation for delivering for patients, shareholders, and our people.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service, or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.