IN SHORT

As a Payroll Specialist (m/f/d), you will be responsible for entering and maintaining employee data in the payroll system and ensuring accurate payroll processing for various SEFE entities using modern HR IT systems. You will prepare reconciliation records for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Your duties also include preparing payment transactions, managing company pension schemes in collaboration with external partners, and communicating with social insurance providers, tax authorities, and employees. You will support the implementation and further development of SAP and contribute to quality assurance and documentation of change requests. Additionally, you will actively participate in internal and external audits.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Entry and maintenance of administrative and payroll-relevant personnel data in the payroll system

• Ensuring payroll processing for various domestic SEFE entities using modern HR IT systems

• Preparation of reconciliation documents for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements of supported entities

• Preparation of payroll-related payment transactions using online banking software

• Ensuring proper execution of company pension schemes in collaboration with external partners

• Communication and coordination with social security agencies, tax offices, and employees

• Support for payroll-relevant project tasks, especially the implementation and further development of SAP and related HR IT applications

• Ensuring proper documentation of change requests and implementing quality assurance measures in line with internal policies

• Participation in and support for internal and external audits and their preparation

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Completed university degree in business or commercial training (e.g. HR specialist) or equivalent professional experience

• Professional experience in a comparable role with a focus on payroll processes and HR IT systems

• Solid knowledge of SAP HCM; experience with S/4HANA or SAP SuccessFactors is a plus

• Strong IT affinity and confidence in developing HR processes and systems

• Sound knowledge of social security and payroll tax law, with basic knowledge of labor law

• Strong communication and teamwork skills; a work style characterized by responsibility, results orientation, and reliability

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• Fluent English (written and spoken); business fluent German

ABOUT US

Securing Energy for Europe – a simple statement with an ambitious goal. SEFE is not only our company name, but also represents everything we stand for and what drives us.

To achieve this ambition, we work every day to ensure a secure gas supply. Beyond that, we see ourselves as a key player in the European energy transition, aiming to contribute to a stable and sustainable future.

As an international energy company, SEFE ensures energy security and advances its customers' decarbonization efforts. SEFE operates across the energy value chain—from procurement and trading to sales, transport, and storage. With decades of expertise in energy trading and a continuously expanding LNG offering, SEFE supplies 200 TWh of gas and electricity annually, making it one of the most important suppliers for industrial clients in Europe. SEFE serves over 50,000 customers, ranging from small businesses to municipal utilities and multinational corporations. Through investments in clean energy—especially in the hydrogen ecosystem—SEFE makes a vital contribution to the energy transition. SEFE employs around 2,000 people worldwide and is a company owned by the German federal government.

Join SEFE and help us ensure Europe’s energy supply while actively shaping the green transformation.

Securing energy – now and for the future.

OUR BENEFITS

We promote an inclusive environment that values diversity and supports the development and appreciation of knowledge and skills. Regardless of your role, we offer you wide scope for creativity and a pleasant atmosphere that encourages engagement and innovation. Additional employee benefits include:

• Flexible working hours with hybrid work options

• Attractive compensation package

• Appealing work environment in a central location

• Team-oriented environment with open feedback culture

• On-site cafeteria with healthy and varied food options

• Job ticket and bike leasing

• Health and wellness programs

• Company pension plan

• 30 vacation days plus additional special leave