About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">It’s Never Been More Exciting to Work at Vistra</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">At Vistra, progress is our purpose. We believe our clients have the potential to change the world and make a significant contribution to global progress. We help our clients achieve progress without obstacles.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">But true progress only happens when people come together and take action. That’s why we are committed to creating an environment where our employees can do exactly that.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">The Vistra Group is one of the top 3 global service providers in the Corporate, Private Equity, Real Estate, Capital Markets, and Private Wealth sectors, with over 9,500 employees across more than 50 countries. In Germany, we are located in Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne, and Munich with around 100 employees.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">We support our international clients in areas such as financial and payroll accounting, tax returns, reporting and annual financial statements, fund administration, entity formation and management, as well as payroll services. Our tailored solutions enable financial service providers, multinational corporations, mid-sized companies, and scale-ups to focus on their core competencies. We serve approximately 20% of Fortune 500 companies and 60% of the world’s 300 largest private equity firms.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">We are offering you an exciting opportunity to join our team as a <strong>(Senior) Payroll Specialist (m/f/d)</strong>. This <strong>permanent part-time position (24 hours per week) is based at our Cologne office, with a hybrid working model offering a combination of office and remote work. </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:windowtext"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Your Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Preparation of monthly payroll for an assigned client portfolio in compliance with all labor, social security, and tax regulations using the DATEV "Lohn & Gehalt" software</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Advising and supporting your own client base on tax and social security matters in both German and English</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintenance and updating of employee master data, entry of all transaction data, and handling employee onboarding and offboarding</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Acting as a point of contact for social security institutions, government offices, health insurance providers, managers, and colleagues</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Handling of certification processes and all necessary notifications to authorities, health insurance providers, and government agencies</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Preparation of all notifications and applications related to maternity leave, wage garnishments, company pension schemes, and other special topics such as disability contributions</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Monthly preparation of reports and evaluations using DATEV reports, DATEV Data Analysis System, OsC, DATEV Employee Online, and Excel</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Transfer and takeover of client master data in DATEV, including the creation of all relevant notifications to professional associations, social security agencies, and tax offices</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manual preparation of income tax statements and annual reports for accident insurance</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Preparation and support of clients during audits by the German pension insurance (DRV) and tax authorities</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt 0.5in;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt 0.25in;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Your Profile:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt 0.25in;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Successfully completed studies or vocational training as a tax clerk (m/f/d) or a similarly qualifying education</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience in payroll and familiarity with DATEV "Lohn & Gehalt" is an advantage</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Hands-on mentality and ability to work in a team</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Independent and precise working style</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent written and spoken German and English skills</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Open to new technologies and automation processes</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong communication skills</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Our Offer:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Attractive salary and a performance-based compensation model</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Modern working models (hybrid work, flexible hours, workation, etc.)</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Benefits such as:</span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Home office allowance</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Discounts from well-known brands and providers</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">JobRad (E-bike leasing)</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lunchit (lunch subsidy)</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Urban Sports Club membership</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Recreation allowance</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Health budget</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Company pension plan contributions</span></li> </ul> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Flat hierarchies in a highly professional work environment</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Open-door policy and first-name culture</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Exciting projects in international teams</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Young and motivated team</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:11.0pt;font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#0f9ed5"> </p>