Payroll Accountant & HR Generalist (f/m/d)

About Munich Electrification

Munich Electrification is an innovative company founded with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric and connected mobility. We develop innovative electronic control units for electric vehicles for our global customers. Our international team is composed of highly motivated and exceptional engineers. We offer a relaxed and friendly work atmosphere with flat hierarchies. As a small and specialized team we are well-aware of the importance of each individual colleague and support and promote each employee according to their abilities and needs. Our office with adjacent prototype and testing lab is located in the heart of Munich at the Heimeranplatz. Learn more about us on our website.

Your role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our team as a Payroll & HR Generalist (f/m/d). In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and overall HR support. Your role will be characterized by a wide variety of tasks and a high degree of personal responsibility.

Your future tasks at a glance

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including calculating wages, overtime, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of employee attendance, leave, and other relevant information. 
• Handle payroll inquiries and discrepancies from employees in a timely and professional manner.
• Posting of monthly salary, wage tax and social security payments for our German and Austrian companies in financial accounting
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits, including enrolment, changes, and terminations.
• Prepare and distribute reports related to payroll, benefits, and other HR metrics.
• Maintain HR databases and employee files, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. 
• Support HR initiatives and projects as needed.

What you bring with you

• Completed university studies or completed apprenticeship within a relevant field
• Strong background/several years of experience in payroll accounting
• Sound knowledge of social and employment legislation and continuous updating of knowledge
• Confident use of standard payroll software, possibly experience of ERP systems
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and execute without compromising quality
• Very good verbal and written communication skills in English & German
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is adaptable to change
• Attention for detail, service orientation

What we offer

The chance to be part of a highly innovative, agile, and unique team with the most prestigious customers in the automotive sector. You will gain a deeper knowledge around connected & electric vehicle batteries, battery management and electronics development. Strive in an exciting working environment, experience various inspiring team events, benefit from an adequate and competitive compensation, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home. In our office we supply all employees with a healthy lunch and fresh snacks everyday.

We additionally offer our permanent full-time employees, among other benefits:

- Free access to the fitness center right next to us

- Public transport ticket for Munich

- Bike-Leasing via Business Bike