Payroll Specialist, Lightspeed
3-5 days a week in office
Point of Sale & commerce platform
Posted today
Point of Sale & commerce platform
1001+ employees
Posted today
3-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To bring the streets of our cities and communities to life by powering business owners with technology.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires exceptional attention to detail, a strong understanding of German
- Payroll laws and regulations, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Experience: 3-5 years of proven experience in payroll processing, with familiarity in German payroll laws, social security, and tax legislation. Experience with payroll systems such as Addison, SD Worx, and Workday is essential
- Education: Degree in Administration, Accounting, HR, or related fields
- Language Skills: Fluency in English and German is required. Knowledge of Dutch or Russian is an asset
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word) and payroll software systems
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
- Customer-focused approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities and a proactive, can-do attitude
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced, international environment
- Strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism
- Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities and challenges
What the job involves
- As a Payroll Specialist at Lightspeed, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees in Germany, as well as providing support for payroll operations in other regions
- You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver seamless payroll services while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement
- Accurately process monthly payroll for employees in Germany, ensuring timely and error-free completion of all payroll transactions
- Handle various payroll variables such as insurance, transport reimbursement, withholding tax, stock options, RSUs, bonuses, overtime, on-call payments, exceptional bonuses, and time-off adjustments
- Manage sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and monitor subrogation periods
- Collaborate with external payroll providers (e.g., Addison, SD Worx) to ensure the accuracy and timely receipt of payroll reports
- Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records, including employee data, deductions, and tax information
- Coordinate payroll approvals and funding instructions with the Finance team
- Prepare and process payroll reconciliations, journal entries, accrual reports, and monthly summaries for relevant departments
- Ensure compliance with German payroll regulations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable local and national legislation
- Address payroll-related issues and respond promptly to employee inquiries, providing excellent customer service
- Manage statutory and internal reporting requirements and contribute to year-end payroll activities, including tax documents
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and timely payroll data and explanations
- Ensure second-line support for complex payroll queries and provide resolutions in a timely Manner
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate payroll processes, driving self-service concepts and continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in or lead payroll projects and initiatives, including system upgrades and process optimizations
- Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure knowledge-sharing among the payroll team
- Work closely with internal teams such as People & Culture, Finance, and IT to align payroll processes with organizational needs
- Communicate effectively with external third-party payroll providers to ensure alignment and resolve any discrepancies
- Share expertise with colleagues, fostering a knowledge management culture through clear problem-solving
Our take
Lightspeed provides restaurateurs and retailers with the simplest way to run their businesses at full potential. It helps entrepreneurs offer their customers positive and memorable experiences by taking care of the day-to-day management aspects of their business.
Around 75,000 businesses processing over $17 billion in transactions annually use Lightspeed’s restaurant POS software and omnichannel retail solution to manage inventory, customer preferences, sales and reporting — all from one centralised platform. Headquartered in Montreal, Lightspeeds team is distributed across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, now serving over 150,000 locations worldwide.
Lightspeed POS maintains a unique edge over other companies of its type because it has secured the legal rights for the sole use of certain technologies. It has two registered patents in computing, calculating categories. These patents certify that Lightspeed POS is the sole owner of this intellectual property, which means that no other companies can use them.
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Company benefits
- With Lightspeed PX, you can enjoy flexible paid time off and up to 2 months remote per year with our hybrid work policy
- Equity options, because this is your company too
- Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters
- Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
- Health and wellness credit so you feel your best
- Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
- Interest groups, from #coffee_pals to sponsored sports teams
- Computer purchase program to get your personal Macbook
Company values
- We make it matter.
- We make it happen.
- We make it together.
- We make it human.
- We make it about the customer.
- We make it data driven.
Company HQ
Old Montreal, Montreal, QC
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Leadership
Dax Dasilva
(Executive Chair)Founder of Never Apart, previously Developer of Bitmovers. Studied Computer Science, Art History, and Religious Studies at The University of British Columbia. Served as CEO for Lightspeed for 17 years until 2022.
JP Chauvet
(CEO, not founder)Co-founded Chardonnat and served as CEO of Atex and as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for both Nstein Technologies and IXIASOFT.
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