Pixomondo is currently looking for a HR and Payroll Manager to join the team starting 1. June 2025. This position is a parental leave cover.
Pixomondo (PXO) is an award-winning, solutions-oriented visual effects company that solves creative challenges for its clients and partners, crafting high-level visual effects for feature films, television series and commercials productions. For its work, PXO has won four Emmy Awards, an Academy Award and numerous other industry awards.
Responsibilities
* Provide business-focused and best practice HR support to the team.
* Act as a primary contact on HR/Payroll/Benefits for all German employees on all HR-related matter matters for the team.
* Partner with People Managers/HODs to advise and manage performance, attendance or other employee relations issues.
* Review salary benchmarking data to ensure correct application of salaries, in partnership with the Resourcing Manager when hiring new staff.
* Lead cyclic events such as the annual salary review.
* Manage the German payroll for Stuttgart and Frankfurt. Enter and check monthly German payroll data using the payroll system, ADP Celergo.
* Ensure all payroll calculations comply with German labor laws, tax regulations, social security contributions, and other statutory requirements.
* Process and forward subsequent payroll processes, such as request letters, communication with authorities and institutions, A1 certificates, and sick notes.
* Stay informed of any changes in relevant employment legislation.
* Maintain the HRIS to ensure accuracy of data.
* Organise together with our Studio Manager Team events and exhibitions .
* Lead on general HR project work, reporting and HR administration as requested by the Group Head of People or Head of Studio.
Requirements
* Previous HR business partner/manager experience.
* Experience in payroll accounting and knowledge of German tax, labor and social security law.
* Self-starter with good sense of prioritization, able to deliver to tight deadlines.
* Proficient in Microsoft office applications.
* Payroll processing experience- Experience of ADP and SAP beneficial, not essential.
* Experience in Payroll system implementation beneficial.
* Excellent attention to detail and able to provide accurate data reporting/information when requested.
* Excellent multitasking ability and balancing multiple priorities.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Proven ability to work as part of a team working in a fast-paced environment.
* Enthusiastic studio champion creating a warm and welcoming environment for the team to work.
Benefits
Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.
PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters. Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.