Payroll Specialist

Overview

Montblanc is a global luxury maison renowned for writing instruments, leather goods and accessories. As part of the Richemont group, the brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with international retail and corporate operations, offering a structured, design-driven environment attractive to professionals in luxury goods, retail operations and corporate functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end payroll processing for employees in Germany, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments, statutory deductions and benefits administration.
• Ensure full compliance with German payroll legislation, tax requirements (Lohnsteuer) and social security contributions (Sozialversicherung).
• Maintain and update payroll master data and employee records in the payroll system; coordinate monthly and year‑end closing activities and reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings, social insurance reports and ad‑hoc payroll-related returns; liaise with authorities and external advisors as required.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance and external payroll providers to resolve payroll queries, support audits and implement process improvements.
• Produce payroll reports and management information for month‑end reporting and forecasting; support budget and cost-control activities.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payslips, tax certificates and payroll-related benefits with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Support implementation and optimisation of payroll systems and process automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Deep working knowledge of German payroll legislation, tax and social security contributions.
• Relevant vocational qualification in business administration, accounting, payroll or HR; bachelor’s degree in business, finance or human resources preferred.
• Demonstrable track record of handling confidential payroll data with integrity and discretion.
• Strong numerical aptitude, attention to detail and commitment to meeting strict deadlines.

Skills

Experience

Typically 3+ years of hands‑on payroll experience within Germany, ideally within an international or multi‑entity organisation; experience with system implementations or payroll outsourcing is advantageous.

Education

Vocational training in business administration/accounting or HR; bachelor’s degree in business, finance or human resources preferred.

Culture

Montblanc cultivates a culture that values craftsmanship, attention to detail and understated luxury, while operating within the global Richemont ecosystem. The workplace is international and professionally disciplined, offering opportunities to collaborate across retail, product and corporate functions in a brand-driven environment.