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Payroll Specialist / Lohnbuchhalter (m/w/d)

Location: 

Hamburg, DE, 20539

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

At Barry Callebaut, we are shaping the future of chocolate and cocoa. Behind every product, there are people – and behind every payslip, there is precision, trust, and expertise. To strengthen our HR team in Hamburg, we are looking for a Payroll Specialist (m/w/d) who enjoys taking ownership, works with high accuracy, and values collaboration across teams.

 

Your Impact (Responsibilities)

In this role, you ensure that our employees are paid accurately and on time – every month. You will take ownership of payroll processes across two sites and contribute to a reliable and compliant payroll environment.

  • Own and manage the monthly payroll process for approx. 250 employees across two locations (in collaboration with an external provider)
  • Maintain and oversee time tracking in ATOSS
  • Ensure compliance with German labor, tax, and social security regulations as well as collective agreements
  • Act as a trusted contact for employees and managers on payroll and time management topics
  • Prepare reports and analyses for HR and Finance
  • Coordinate with external partners, authorities, and social security institutions
  • Support and continuously improve payroll and HR processes

 

Your Profile

You bring structure into complexity and feel comfortable working with sensitive data.

  • Completed degree or vocational training in HR, Payroll, or a related field
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll processing
  • Good knowledge of German labor law, tax, and social security regulations
  • Experience with ATOSS or similar time tracking systems is a plus
  • Fluent German and communicative English skills
  • Experience with shift models and allowances is an advantage
  • High level of accuracy, reliability, and confidentiality
  • Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
  • Confident user of MS Office

 

What makes this role special

  • Responsibility for payroll across two production sites
  • Exposure to complex shift models and allowances
  • Opportunity to work in an international environment within a global company
  • A role with real impact on employee experience

 

What we offer

  • Permanent full-time position with flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working model (2 days home office after probation period)
  • A collaborative, supportive team with short decision-making paths
  • Attractive compensation and benefits
  • An international environment with development opportunities

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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