
Are you passionate about payroll, regulatory compliance, and personnel management? This is your opportunity to join our team in Berlin!
Manage the (outsourced) payroll process for France, covering multiple legal entities.
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and proper payroll record maintenance.
Keep GEA’s global and local policies up to date and integrated into the payroll process.
Work closely with local HRBPs and our central HR resource center in Berlin on daily tasks and provide support for projects.
Ensure timely payment of salaries, taxes, and applicable social security contributions.
Respond to employee inquiries, escalating questions and concerns when necessary.
Serve as a responsible backup in case of absences.
University degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in payroll processing within a multinational environment.
Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
French native & English fluent (C1 level).
Proficiency in payroll software, Microsoft Office, Workday, and various HR systems.
Knowledge of PeopleNet Cegid tool, good Excel level
Knowledge of the Metallurgy Convention and labour law
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We offer:
A competitive and flexible compensation package
Work-life balance hybrid working model as a combination of home-office and working in the office
30 vacation days per year
Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level.
The opportunity to be part of a Top Employer 2025-certified company.
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

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GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability.

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We’re a global industrial engineering company and one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, and many others. GEA offers exciting and diverse training and career opportunities around the world.

GEA careers
GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.