Payroll & TAA Specialist Germany

This role will ensure the effectiveness and integrity of country Payroll & TAA in compliance with PPG company policies and guidelines, and local statutory requirements.

The role will act as an expert of payroll & TAA local requirements, as a trusted partner in providing guidance and consultation to people leaders and employees in completing the payroll & TAA processes and be a reliable collaborator with country specific local Payroll & TAA processes, benefits, onboarding, and training as needed.

• End to end monthly payroll processing including input delivery, output and audit checks.
• Collation of data to be provided timely to the Payroll partner at agreed cut off dates for processing.
• Working through a full set of monthly checks, gross to gross, net to net, understanding and resolving discrepancies and justifying differences.
• Managing post payroll activities including any local statutory filing and payment reconciliations
• Responding to employee questions with moderate complexity and resolving queries and issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Support report requests from HR partners, managers and Finance to ensure they have the correct data to complete necessary downstream tasks.
• Working with internal and external audit teams (e.g., SOX audits, labor and government audits) as needed.
• Develop good internal and external relationships with key stakeholders
• Use initiative to solve problems daily and to generate new and innovative ways of meeting and exceeding customer needs
• Provide fast and responsive support for “emergency” situations that may arise.
• Accuracy of the Payroll & TAA to minimize corrections or recalculations.
• Drive enhancement in the current processes to ensure optimum delivery and customer service.
• Document key payroll processes with standard SOP’s & DTP’s and maintain them up to date.
• Participating in training of new colleagues
• GL balance validation and fixing.

• University Degree, vocational training or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience of local Payroll & TAA.

• Strong familiarity with Payroll & TAA legislation.
• Strong knowledge of Payroll & TAA processing including the ability to work to deadlines with total accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyse complex data sets for gaps, inconsistency, and errors.
• Experience of working in a similar service environment and managing priorities in a busy environment.
• Experience in using Quality tools to ensure efficiency and functionality of payroll processes.
• Experience in the following areas:  MS Office, MS SharePoint & Teams.
• Experience of working with stakeholders in different countries and locations.
• Experience of managing projects and initiatives with successful results.
• Identifying and participate on continuous improvement opportunities.
• Must exhibit strong security and confidentiality practices.
• Managing work priorities.

• Fluent German (written and spoken).
• Good communication skills in English.

• Need basis

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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