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About the Role

Solaris is Europe’s leading embedded finance platform, pioneering Banking-as-a-Service. We are fundamentally redesigning banking processes around AI orchestration, standardized modular building blocks, and embedded regulatory compliance. We combine tech and banking in dedicated hubs, driving the technology infrastructure out of Berlin and banking operations out of Frankfurt. Through internal mobility, growth opportunities, and the Solaris Academy, we offer continuous learning tracks, AI ambassador mentorship, and upskilling.

Responsibilities

Process and manage end-to-end monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy in salaries, bonuses, overtime, deductions, social security contributions, and tax withholdings within set deadlines.
Manage and process employee leave entitlements (vacation, sick leave, parental leave, maternity protection, and flexible benefits).
Maintain and update employee payroll records, ensure strict confidentiality of personal data, and maintain clean archiving of all payroll documentation.
Act as the internal specialist for German wage tax, social security regulations, and local German labor law, keeping operational processes fully compliant.
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, managing data requests, and serving as a key operational contact.
Provide specialized labor law, exit calculation, and legal compliance support to People Partners for complex lifecycle cases, contract amendments, and severance topics.
Collaborate closely with Finance, Tax Advisors, and HR Governance to ensure correct benefits administration and audit readiness.
Respond to complex employee and manager inquiries regarding payroll matters, resolving discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
Drive continuous process improvement by leveraging modern HR tools, Personio workflows, and AI solutions to eliminate manual administrative friction in payroll operations.

Requirements

Apprenticeship or university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Law, Finance, or a related field.
4+ years of progressive HR experience with full ownership of end-to-end German payroll processing and People Operations, preferably within a fast-paced or regulated corporate setting.
Deep expertise in German payroll processing, wage tax laws, social security regulations, and core German labor law frameworks.
High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word), Personio (or comparable HRIS systems), and payroll reporting tools.
Professional fluency in German (C1/C2 required) and fluency in English.
High attention to detail and accuracy in processing payroll and financial data.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle payroll discrepancies efficiently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
Engaged team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.
Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with employees and other departments.
Comfortable working with AI tools, thinking critically about AI outputs, and contributing to a culture of responsible AI use.
Willingness to continuously develop AI capabilities as the technology evolves.

Skills

German payroll processing
Wage tax laws
Social security regulations
German labor law
MS Office (Excel, Word)
Personio (or comparable HRIS systems)
Payroll reporting tools
AI tools
Communication skills

Location

Berlin
Frankfurt

Work Type

Full-time
Part-time

Experience Level

4+ years of progressive HR experience

Education Level

Apprenticeship (kaufmännische Ausbildung / Personalkaufmann/-frau)
University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Law, Finance, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

€65.000—€75.000 EUR

Benefits

Home office budget.
Learning & development budget of €1000 per year and a transparent growth framework.
Competitive salary and a variable remuneration program.
Monthly meal allowance.
Deutschland ticket subsidy.
28 vacation days, increasing by 2 days after 2 years and 3 days after 3 years.
Opportunity to work abroad for up to 12 weeks per year.

About the Company

Solaris is Europe’s leading embedded finance platform, pioneering Banking-as-a-Service to bridge the gap between financial technology and licensed banking.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Solaris enables fintechs, digital ecosystems, and multinationals to embed accounts, cards, lending, and payments directly into their own products, creating seamless financial experiences for their users.
As a fully licensed German bank, Solaris combines the highest standards of IT security and regulatory resilience with a modular, highly scalable infrastructure.
Today, Solaris is driving the next evolution of financial services by transitioning into an AI-native banking platform, ensuring European businesses can deploy secure, adaptable financial products at scale.

Equal Opportunity

At Solaris, we are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment, where all Solarians feel valued, respected and supported.
We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of color, ethnicity, religion, sex, origin, disability, marital status, citizenship, or gender identity.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.