Payroll Lead, EMEA

Own and drive the monthly payroll process for Via Germany - partnering closely with our external payroll provider and internal Finance, People, and Operations teams to ensure accurate, timely execution every month.

Provide leadership and guidance to our Payroll Managers across Israel and the rest of Europe (UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands), ensuring consistent standards and best practices across the region.

Monitor changes in German tax regulations, wage laws, and compliance requirements, making sure our processes stay aligned with evolving regulatory standards.

Perform regular payroll audits to maintain the accuracy and integrity of employee pay data, and proactively design and implement process improvements and internal controls.

Manage benefit deductions and tax withholdings, ensuring calculations and reporting are precise, compliant, and handled with the highest confidentiality.

Lead payroll-related financial reporting - from preparing journal entries to reconciling general ledger accounts.

Support on escalated payroll queries that the Support Operations team can't resolve independently.

Contribute to cross-functional projects and operational improvements that strengthen payroll processes and support the broader Finance team.

You bring 7+ years of payroll experience in Germany, including with hourly/shift-based employees, with a strong grasp of local regulations and tax requirements.

You are familiar with payroll in other EMEA countries, e.g. Israel, UK, France, Netherlands.

You're comfortable working with HRIS and payroll systems such as P&I Loga, and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.

You work with precision and ownership - detail-oriented, reliable, and able to meet strict deadlines independently.

You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across Finance, People, and other internal teams.