Payroll Specialist m/w/d

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München, Bayern, DEU
In-Office
Mid level
Software
The Role
Owns monthly, quarterly, and annual personnel cost statements; supports payroll audits, reporting, internal controls, compliance, and payroll process optimization. Administers the ATOSS ASES system landscape, manages special payroll projects, and collaborates with stakeholders. Requires several years of payroll, finance, or accounting experience, accounting systems knowledge, advanced Excel skills, fluent German, and good English.
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About us 

ATOSS Software SE is one of Germany’s most successful tech growth stories. As the market leader in Workforce Management Software, we help companies work more intelligently, creatively, and humanely optimizing the balance between profitability and people. 

We’re a rare company: according to Handelsblatt (10/24), just 309 public companies worldwide achieved over 20% return on sales for ten consecutive years. Only one based in Germany: ATOSS Software SE. 

With 20 years of record breaking growth, over €2 billion market cap, and listings in SDAX and TecDAX, we’re scaling globally and we’re growing. 

If you’re ready to drive impact in a high-performing B2B SaaS environment, this is your chance to elevate your career.


The Person You are  

At ATOSS, we hire for both character and skill, seeking individuals who embody resilience, a pioneering spirit, and the passion to grow.  

We value those who:  
Think like entrepreneurs – taking ownership, pushing boundaries, and driving impact.  
Challenge the status quo – bringing fresh ideas and bold execution to the table.  
Thrive in change – seeing growth as a lifelong journey, both professionally and personally. 

We don’t just equip you for work—we prepare you for life. 


The Role 


Are you passionate about payroll and accounting and looking for a role where you can make a real impact? As a Payroll Specialist (m/f/d), you will take ownership of key payroll accounting processes, contribute to audits and reporting, and help shape efficient, high-quality payroll operations in a collaborative team environment.


Key Responsibilities
 

  • You will take ownership of the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual personnel cost statements, ensuring a high level of data accuracy and quality.
  • As a key point of contact, you will support the preparation and coordination of payroll-related external audits.
  • You will ensure meaningful and high-quality reporting, providing a reliable basis for informed decision-making.
  • Working closely with the team, you will contribute to the further development of our internal control system and help ensure compliance with relevant processes and standards.
  • You will manage and administer our internal ATOSS ASES system landscape while supporting the continuous optimization of payroll-related processes.
  • You will independently drive special topics and projects within the Payroll team, actively contributing your ideas and expertise.


Key Requirements
 


  • Successfully completed commercial training or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of professional experience in payroll, finance, or accounting
  • Experience working with accounting systems, ideally SAP Business ByDesign
  • Advanced Excel skills and confident use of Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong interest in the intersection of payroll, accounting, and process improvement
  • Structured, independent, and reliable way of working, combined with a high level of discretion
  • A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of working with a variety of stakeholders
  • Fluent German and good English language skills


Our Benefits   

  • Competitive Rewards: Including profit-sharing and employee stock program.  
  • Structured Onboarding & Continuous Leadership Development: Clear career paths onboarding through Expert & Leadership Tracks, plus access to ATOSS Academy.  
  • Flexible Work Culture: Hybrid options (remote within the EU) and 30 days of vacation.
  • Engaging Team Environment: Seasonal company events, team retreats, and an in-house barista in Munich.  
  • Health & Wellbeing: Including regular check-ups, corporate wellness programs, and Wellhub membership.  
  • Stability & Growth: Company listed on SDAX & TecDAX, with 19+ years of record-breaking revenue and a 30%+ EBIT margin. Certified Top Employer© for the 7th year in a row.  


At Atoss, great talent knows no limits. We welcome professionals from all backgrounds and empower their growth through an inclusive, skill focused environment. 

Join us and be part of a high-growth, future-focused company! 

Skills Required

  • Successfully completed commercial training or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of professional experience in payroll, finance, or accounting
  • Experience working with accounting systems, ideally SAP Business ByDesign
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Confident use of Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong interest in payroll, accounting, and process improvement
  • Structured, independent, reliable, and discreet working style
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work with varied stakeholders
  • Fluent German language skills
  • Good English language skills
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The Company
HQ: Munich
769 Employees

What We Do

At ATOSS we are shaping working environments to the benefit of companies, employees and society. We are paving the way to working environments that are more creative, more intelligent and more humane. At the same time, we are revolutionizing the interaction of cost efficiency and humanity. This vision of a human economy drives and motivates us. Since 35 years, ATOSS has ranked as a trendsetter and key player in the workforce management market. Every day, ATOSS solutions are making significant contributions towards higher value creation and greater competitive strengths for more than 15,000 customers. We are enabling the implementation of employee-oriented working time concepts, thereby ensuring greater job satisfaction – meanwhile in over 50 countries worldwide. Our customers include companies such as Deutsche Bahn, Douglas, EDEKA, HORNBACH, Lufthansa, Sixt SE, thyssenkrupp Packaging Steel or W. L. Gore & Associates. #HumanEconomy Visit our website www.atoss.com Imprint and Data Privacy Policy: https://www.atoss.com/en/imprint https://www.atoss.com/en/data-protection-agreement

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