Payroll Specialist | Expert Payroll (w/m/d)

HUK-COBURG VVaG

Coburg, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Feb 16, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As a Payroll Specialist at HUK-COBURG, one of Germany's largest insurance groups, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse workforce. Your daily activities will include the independent assessment of salary components regarding tax and social security law, as well as managing reporting and certification requirements. You will serve as a key point of contact, providing expert advice to employees, managers, and external institutions on all payroll-related matters. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers and values an agile, communicative environment. The position offers a highly attractive benefits package, including 13.3 monthly salaries, 31.5 days of vacation, and the flexibility to work remotely up to 50% of the time. This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity for two years, providing a stable yet dynamic environment to grow your career within a leading German household and automotive insurer.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training in taxation, social security, or a commercial field with relevant specialized experience.

Experience

  • Professional expertise in a comparable payroll position
  • Practical experience using SAP HCM for payroll processing
  • Specialist knowledge in German wage tax and social security regulations
  • Experience in independent assessment of complex salary components
  • Proven experience in employee advisory and correspondence with external institutions

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The position is a fixed-term contract for 2 years. The role is based in Coburg, Bavaria, with a 38-hour work week and the possibility of up to 50% mobile work.