Payroll Specialist (m/f/d)
"We connect science to life for a better future."
LG Chem Europe GmbH is part of the global chemical group LG Chem Ltd. The business areas are Advanced Materials, Life Science and Petrochemicals. LG Chem Europe GmbH is the sales office for products of the aesthetic industry and technical plastics throughout Europe. The corporate headquarter is in Seoul (South Korea) and more than 19,500 employees work for LG Chem worldwide. LG Chem is part of the LG Group with 63 corporate units and 280,000 employees worldwide.
For our Human Resources Team, we are looking for a Payroll Specialist (m/f/d) in our Frankfurt office to strengthen our team as soon as possible:
Payroll Specialist (m/f/d) Responsibilities:
- Independently prepare and validate monthly payroll processing for multiple EMEA countries, including but not limited to Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Turkey, and Hungary
- Review payroll outputs, ensure accuracy and compliance, and manage post-payroll accounting activities following payout
- Serve as a key point of contact for employees and managers on payroll-related questions (e.g. salary payments, deductions, benefits, tax-related topics)
- Support monthly and annual closing activities related to payroll and personnel costs
- Collaborate with external payroll providers, tax authorities, and social security institutions as required
- Create and maintain personnel master data and support the administration of the digital personnel file
- Perform account allocation of payroll-related invoices and personnel costs, including reconciliation of payroll and clearing accounts
- Support and accompany internal and external audits, including payroll audits and payroll tax inspections
- Ensure payroll processes comply with statutory, tax, and internal control requirements
- Work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and external HR service providers on operational topics and payroll-related projects
- Contribute to the optimization and standardization of payroll and payroll-related processes across the EMEA region
- Ensure full compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations, maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data at all times
- Process and validate all statutory and company leave types in accordance with local legislation, including but not limited to holiday, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and termination payments
- Collaborate on and review unemployment certificate requests and related documentation, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance
- Support the preparation of income tax declarations for expatriates
- Successful completion of academic degree or vocational training in relevant field (e.g. payroll accountant, tax consultant, personnel referent) is preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in payroll accounting, ideally in a corporate or international environment
- Solid knowledge of German tax and social insurance legislation; basic understanding of payroll-related requirements across the EMEA region is an advantage
- Proficient user of MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central / Payroll) or similar HRIS systems is desirable
- Very good business fluency in both German and English language (written and spoken)
- Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines accurately
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to maintaining confidentiality
- Strong awareness of data protection, GDPR compliance, and payroll confidentiality requirements
- Proven analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies, assess complex payroll data, and resolve issues accurately and efficiently
- Reliable team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A collegial working environment with appropriate scope for action and decision-making
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive performance- and success-based compensation
- A travel allowance or (if available) a parking space
- A new and modern office including an ergonomic workstation
- Laptop and company mobile phone
- Training and exciting personal/professional development opportunities
- Fitness benefit (FITSEVENELEVEN)
- Corporate benefit program
- Team-building events
- Good connection with car and public transportation
If you would like to accept this interesting challenge and have the necessary qualifications, please apply with your complete application documents in English, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date and the reference number YF-42435 to https://recruit.lg.com/job-invite/2651/
We look forward to you!
LG Chem Europe GmbH
Human Resources Team
http://www.lgchem.com/
http://www.lgchem-career.com/
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