Payroll Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Payroll Specialist - Contractor/Freelance

Job Location: Eschborn, Germany (Home based - any location in Germany considered)

Work schedule: 0.5 FTE, 6 month contract

Job Overview:

Caidya is a leading global clinical research organization dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovation and collaboration. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist to join our team in Germany on a 6-month contract (0.5 FTE), with an immediate start available.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring a smooth and accurate payroll experience for employees while working within a supportive, international environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Payroll Specialist, you will support the day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing monthly payroll activities with accuracy and efficiency
• Preparing and submitting payroll reports and tax payments in a timely manner
• Managing payroll updates and employee changes within our payroll system
• Resolving payroll queries and issues in a professional and responsive manner
• Supporting payroll compliance and audit preparation activities
• Collaborating closely with HR colleagues on initiatives impacting payroll operations
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is organized, reliable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will ideally bring:

• Previous payroll administration or payroll specialist experience
• Experience with collective bargaining agreements
• Familiarity with ADP and payroll systems
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of payroll processes, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, in both English and German
  
  

Why Join Caidya?

At Caidya, you’ll become part of a global team committed to improving lives through clinical research excellence. We value collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement, and we strive to create an environment where our people can succeed and grow.

If you’re ready to bring your payroll expertise to a dynamic global organization, we’d love to hear from you.