Payroll Manager

Career Area:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Are you passionate about precision and compliance? Join our team as a Payroll Manager and take ownership of payroll operations for Germany, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensuring the accuracy of payroll preparation and processing, payroll accounting, tax filing and remittance, and various special payments.
• Developing and managing payroll procedures; controlling and supervising the preparation, documentation, and disbursement of payroll-related payments. Creates processes with provisions to accommodate change.
• Collaboratively manage all payroll inputs to ensure business processes are adequately and efficiently as per our Human Capital Management Systems to calculate payroll-related payments. Demonstrate expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
• Leading the team in responding to inquiries related to payroll and providing guidance on the prevailing laws governing payroll and income taxes, garnishments, reimbursement policies, and other statutory pay and related entitlements.
• Focus on developing a high-performing team through an intentional development plan to address skill gaps
• Manages and supports the implementation of payroll initiatives through continuous improvement, optimization, and Strategic global payroll project alignment
• Serves as the contact person for business unit leaders, HR, and Accounting regarding payroll processing.
• Responsible for vendor management and performance monitoring
• Budget planning, cost allocation, and payment.
• Ensure adherence to payroll SLA, monthly operational metrics tracked along with FTE analysis.
• Anticipates technical and practical challenges of payroll management and utilizes positive reinforcement to motivate & attain desired results, and increases productivity.
• Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements, support internal and external audits, and maintain compliance with all aspects of payroll.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Proven expertise in Payroll Management, including tax compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong Accuracy and Attention to Detail – ability to process large volumes of data with precision.
• Excellent Problem-Solving skills and ability to anticipate challenges.
• Effective Communication skills – clear, concise, and adaptable.
• Flexibility and Adaptability to thrive in a changing environment.
• Solid Technical Excellence in payroll systems and quality assurance standards.
• Strong Planning and Organizing capabilities to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated Leadership qualities to inspire and develop teams.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead strategic payroll initiatives.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

 This position requires working from office 5 days along with the team.

 

 

Base Minimum Pay:

€88,024.00

 

Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

June 1, 2026 - June 29, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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