Payroll & Finance Administrator (m/f/x)

<p><strong><span>Location:</span></strong><span> Stuttgart, Germany</span></p><p><span>(Hybrid) </span></p><p><span> </span></p><h3><strong><span>Who You’ll Work For:</span></strong><span> </span></h3><p><span> </span></p><p><span>At Makersite, we're pioneering the future of sustainable product development and digital collaboration. As a leading platform for product lifecycle management (PLM), we empower companies to make smarter, more sustainable decisions across their entire supply chain. Our cutting-edge software enables teams to design, prototype, and manufacture with transparency, efficiency, and responsibility—reducing environmental impact while optimizing performance.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>We're a fast-growing, innovative company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and creating meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of manufacturing and product innovation. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><h3><strong><span>Who we're looking for:</span></strong><span> </span></h3><p></p><p><span>As our Payroll &amp; Finance Administrator, you’ll play an essential role in supporting our payroll and finance operations. You will ensure all processes run smoothly and effectively while serving as a key link between our Finance team, HR department, legal team, and external payroll experts. Here are your main responsibilities:</span></p><p><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><strong><span>Payroll Processing:</span></strong><span> Manage timely and accurate payroll processing for employees in Germany, adhering to local regulations.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span>Benefits Administration:</span></strong><span> Oversee employee benefits administration to ensure our team are well-informed about their options.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span>Employee Data Management:</span></strong><span> Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in our HR and payroll systems.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span>Month-End Reconciliations:</span></strong><span> Assist with month-end financial reconciliations and reporting.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span>Expense Management:</span></strong><span> Process employee expenses in alignment with company policies and manage expense reporting tools.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span>Team Collaboration:</span></strong><span> Facilitate communication between HR, legal, and our external payroll teams to streamline administrative tasks.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span>International Payroll Support:</span></strong><span> Assist with payroll for employees in the UK, Austria, and support Employer of Record processes for hires in the US and other European countries.</span></p></li></ul> <h3>Requirements</h3> <ul><li><p><span>A minimum of 5 years of payroll administration experience, ideally within a scale-up environment.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience in B2B SaaS companies is a plus.</span></p></li><li><p><span>DATEV qualification is highly desirable.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and practices in Germany, with an understanding of UK and Austria payroll preferred.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proficiency in payroll software and expense management tools.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a focus on attention to detail.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong written and verbal communication skills in both German and English.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><h3><strong><span>What We Offer:</span></strong><span> </span></h3><p><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><strong><span>Competitive Salary</span></strong><span> – We reward your skills and experience with a compensation package that reflects your value. </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong><span>30 Days Paid Time Off</span></strong><span> – Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong><span>Remote-First Flexibility</span></strong><span> – Work from anywhere in the EU, with the option to collaborate in person at our offices in Stuttgart, Berlin (role dependent). </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong><span>Generous Learning &amp; Development Budget</span></strong><span> – We invest in your growth, providing ample resources for personal and professional development. </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong><span>Choose Your Ideal Work Equipment</span></strong><span> – Whether you prefer Apple or Microsoft, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to excel. </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><h3><strong><span>The Experience:</span></strong><span> </span></h3><p><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><strong><span>Purpose-Driven Work</span></strong><span> – Build something meaningful. Here, you’re not just implementing software; you’re contributing to a transformative vision that you can be proud of. </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong><span