Payroll and Total Rewards Manager (all genders)

HRS AS A COMPANY

HRS, a pioneer in business travel, aims to elevate every stay through innovative technology. With over 50 years of experience, their digital platform, driven by ProcureTech, TravelTech, and FinTech, transforms how companies and travelers Stay, Work, and Pay.

ProcureTech digitally revolutionizes lodging procurement, connecting corporations and suppliers in a cutting-edge ecosystem. This enables seamless efficiency and automation, surpassing travelers‘ expectations.

TravelTech redefines the online lodging experience, offering personalized content from selection to check-in, ensuring an unparalleled journey for corporate travelers.

In FinTech, HRS introduces advancements like mobile banking and digital payments, turning corporate back offices into touchless lodging enablers, eliminating legacy cost barriers. The innovative 2-click book-to-pay feature streamlines interactions for travelers and hoteliers.

Combining these technology propositions, HRS unlocks exponential catalyst effects. Their data-driven focus delivers value-added services and high-return network effects, creating substantial customer value.

HRS’s exponential growth since 1972 serves over 35% of the global Fortune 500 and leading hotel chains.

Join HRS to shape the future of business travel, empowered by a culture of growth and setting new industry standards worldwide.

BUSINESS UNIT

We are the People Solutions Team, a diverse and international team of people heroes driving all employee lifecycle topics for the HRS Group. We love to make it happen for our tribe of intrapreneurs and always think from the customer when developing new HR products.

POSITION

We are seeking a Payroll, Benefits, and Compensation Manager (all genders) to lead regional payroll operations, compensation planning, and benefits optimization for HRS employees across Germany and internationally. This role will ensure seamless execution, compliance, and continuous improvement across these HR functions while managing vendor relations to achieve top-quality service and efficiency.

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced HR professional to drive impactful changes in payroll, benefits, and compensation operations at HRS, ensuring compliance, optimization, and superior employee experience across the region.

CHALLENGE

Payroll Operations and Optimization

1. Oversee the end-to-end payroll lifecycle for all HRS entities, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in line with local labor laws and regulatory requirements.
2. Manage relationships with external payroll providers, monitoring performance to guarantee compliance, efficiency, and a high standard of service delivery.
3. Ensure data integrity and secure transmission between internal and external systems, facilitating seamless integration and protecting sensitive payroll information.
4. Validate employee data accuracy concerning work hours, absences, and payroll-related features, upholding high compliance standards.
5. Provide payroll expertise to HR and business leaders, staying current with legislative updates and payroll policies, and implementing these changes effectively.
6. Lead payroll projects focused on process improvement, with a strong emphasis on automation, simplification, and standardization to enhance service quality and efficiency.

Compensation Planning

1. Develop and implement competitive compensation programs, conducting benchmarking and market analysis to align HRS’s compensation offerings with industry standards.
2. Partner with finance and leadership teams to drive strategic compensation planning, including budgeting, funding, and statutory reporting activities.
3. Design and maintain compensation structures, ensuring they are fair, equitable, and compliant with regional requirements.
4. Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on compensation policies and practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and retention strategies.

Benefits Optimization

1. Manage regional benefits administration, working closely with vendors and in-country HR teams to oversee enrollment, claims management, and compliance with legal standards.
2. Lead the evaluation and implementation of new benefits programs, enhancing employee satisfaction and ensuring that HRS remains competitive in the market.
3. Drive vendor performance and relationships, ensuring service excellence and exploring opportunities for cost optimization and benefit enhancements.
4. Provide benefits education sessions for employees to improve their understanding of available programs and handle benefits-related inquiries effectively.

FOR THIS EXCITING MISSION YOU ARE EQUIPPED WITH…

1. Payroll, Benefits, and Compensation Expertise: In-depth experience in payroll operations, benefits administration, and compensation planning, with a solid understanding of regulatory compliance and best practices.
2. Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to manage and collaborate with external vendors, ensuring service alignment with HRS standards and employee expectations.
3. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to perform data analysis, identify trends, and drive data-based decisions for payroll, benefits, and compensation enhancements.
4. HR Technology Proficiency: Proficient in HR platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors and MS Office (particularly Excel) to ensure effective data management and streamlined operations.
5. Bilingual Communication: Fluency in German and English, with excellent communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and manage complex information.
6. Project and Change Management: Skilled in leading payroll, benefits, and compensation-related projects, with a focus on continuous improvement, process optimization, and adaptability to a dynamic environment.
7. Detail-Oriented and Independent: Ability to work autonomously with high attention to detail, taking full accountability for the accuracy and efficiency of payroll, benefits, and compensation services.

PERSPECTIVE

Access to a global network of a globally united and mutually responsible “Tribe of Intrapreneurs” that is passionately dedicated to renew the travel industry and while doing so reinvent the ways how businesses stay, work and pay.

Our entrepreneurial driven environment of full ownership and execution focus offers you the playground to contribute to a greater mission, while growing personally and professionally throughout this unique journey. You will continuously learn from a radical culture of retrospectives and continuous improvement and actively contribute to making business life better, smarter and more sustainable.

LOCATION, MOBILITY, INCENTIVE

The attractive remuneration is in line with the market and, in addition to a fixed monthly salary, all necessary work equipment and mobility, will also include an annual or multi-year bonus. Onsite Munich, Berlin or Cologne.

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