Payroll Operations Manager (m/f/d) in Berlin

If you love driving operational efficiency, working with complex data workflows, and building seamless payroll processes for a fast-growing global platform, this role is for you.

About Lano

Lano is a global payroll platform enabling companies to standardize and manage multi-country payroll operations through a unified technology layer.

Your Role

We are looking for a Payroll Operations Manager (m/f/d) to lead and streamline internal payroll projects, drive data accuracy, and collaborate with our partners to maximize operational efficiency.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in bridging cross-functional data systems, ensuring seamless client onboarding, and scaling our core payroll operations.

Please note: This is a hybrid position based at our office in Berlin, Germany.

Main tasks

• Own the execution of payroll data projects to streamline internal workflows and ensure top-quality data controls across 3rd-party and internal applications.
• Manage end-to-end client onboarding and streamline data exchanges to effectively support our In-Country Partners (ICPs).
• Oversee and execute multi-market payroll cycles accurately while resolving data discrepancies to guarantee top-tier service quality.
• Drive the automation of cross-functional tools to improve Lano's efficiency and remove operational friction.
• Balance high-level operational oversight with meticulous attention to detail to maintain flawless execution across both routine and new tasks.

Your profile

• Data-driven mindset with proven hands-on experience in data processing.
• Strong background in client- or partner-facing roles with excellent communication skills.
• Tech-savvy across various modern automation tools and software.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and its complex functions.
• Extremely detail-oriented with an uncompromising focus on quality.
• Ability to switch seamlessly between macro-level strategy and micro-level execution.
• Curious mindset with a strong inner drive to solve complex problems.
• High adaptability and the ability to excel at both new and repetitive tasks.

Nice to have

• Experience with payroll and salary data
• Coding proficiency
• Experience with BI, automation and AI apps

What we offer

• A flexible and hybrid work environment that values work-life balance.
• Fitness membership with Class Pass.
• 26 days of vacation per year.
• 2 social impact days to support a charity or non-profit of your choice.
• Career development and growth within a dynamic startup.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture and a diverse, international team.

We value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent.

Diversity drives innovation and we offer an international and friendly work environment with an energetic company culture.

Just be yourself and maybe you'll bring something valuable to the role we didn't initially think of.

At Lano, we want to maximize the individual’s potential for all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team.

In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit, respect, and kindness to build trusted relationships across teams.

If you have any questions or problems, please reach out to us at people@lano. io. However, we do not accept applications via email.

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