Head of Payroll and Human Resources | Abteilungsleitung (m/w/d) Lohn und Personal

ADS Allg Deutsche Steuerberatung mbH

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 6, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Payroll and HR at the Mannheim location, you will lead and develop a dedicated team of approximately six employees within the EDEKA Group's specialized tax and accounting network. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve ensuring high-quality, seamless payroll processes while providing expert advice on wage tax and social security law to both clients and colleagues. You will act as a proactive consultant for a diverse client base, maintaining professional relationships at eye level. This role is unique for its blend of strategic leadership and hands-on technical expertise within a large, stable corporate group. Beyond operational management, you will contribute to the strategic development of branch and company-wide goals. The position offers an attractive package including a company car, hybrid work options, and extensive professional development support within a digitalized working environment serving over 8,000 clients nationwide.

Required Skills

Education

Completed commercial or tax law vocational training; ideally with further professional certification such as a Certified Human Resources Specialist (Personalfachkaufmann/frau), HR Consultant (Personalreferent:in), or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in payroll and HR management, preferably within a tax consultancy environment
  • Proven experience in leading, motivating, and developing a team of employees
  • Extensive experience in handling complex wage tax and social security law matters
  • Professional experience in independent and proactive client advisory and support

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Location: Mannheim; Full-time, permanent contract; Includes company car and mobile phone; Hybrid work model (office and home office) available.