Payroll Specialist (m/f/d)

Location: Berlin
Type: permanent

As a Payroll Specialist (m/f/d), you are responsible for the entry and maintenance of employee data in the payroll system, as well as ensuring accurate payroll processing for various SEFE entities using modern HR IT systems. Additionally, you prepare reconciliation documents for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Your tasks also include the preparation of payment transactions, the management of occupational pension schemes in collaboration with external partners, and communication with social security agencies, tax authorities, and employees. You support the implementation and development of SAP and contribute to quality assurance and the documentation of change requests. Furthermore, you actively participate in internal and external audits.

What you will do:

Entry and maintenance of administrative and payroll-relevant employee into the payroll system
Ensure accurate payroll processing for various domestic SEFE entities, utilizing modern HR IT systems
Preparation of reconciliation documents for the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements of the companies under your remit
Managing payroll-related payment transactions using online banking software
Ensuring the proper administration of occupational pension schemes in collaboration with external partners
Handling the required communication, reporting and correspondence with institutions and staff
Support for payroll-related project tasks, particularly in the implementation and enhancement of SAP and related HR IT applications
Ensuring comprehensive documentation of change requests and conducting quality assurance measures in line with internal regulations
Participating in and supporting the preparation of internal and external audits

What you will bring:

University degree in economics and/or commercial vocational training, e.g. as a HR specialist (m/f/d) or equivalent professional experience
Experience in a similar role with a focus on payroll processes and HR IT systems. Solid expertise in SAP HCM; experience with S/4HANA or SAP SuccessFactors would be an advantage
A strong affinity for IT, with proven experience in the development and optimization of HR processes and systems
In-depth knowledge in the field of social security and wage tax law as well as basic knowledge of labor law
Strong communication and teamwork skills and a way of working that is characterized by a sense of responsibility, results orientation, and reliability
Confident handling of MS Office products, especially Excel
Fluent English (spoken and written) and business-level German

About us:

Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to exploring our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.

SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Join SEFE and help us secure gas supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.

Securing energy – now and for the future.

Our benefits:

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you and recognises your contribution. Right from the start, we offer you great freedom of action and early assumption of responsibility in an exciting international working environment. In addition to targeted support for your professional and personal qualifications, you will receive numerous company benefits, such as: