International Payroll Specialist (m/w/d)
About us
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.
Tasks
Contract Type: Fixed term (July/August 2026 > December 2027)
We are looking for an International Payroll Specialist - German Speaker!
Join our dedicated international payroll team and play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across multiple countries. In this role, you’ll primarily support payroll operations for Germany, Austria & Switzerland, partnering closely with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders.
You’ll thrive here if you’re detail-oriented, comfortable juggling priorities in a dynamic environment, and motivated by continuous process improvement. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working across Finance, HR, People Operations, Audit, Compliance, and with business leaders globally to support our strategic roadmap.
This position is Hybrid, in Europe. Preferably Germany, but other locations where IDEXX operates are possible.
What You’ll Do
- Process, audit, and reconcile international payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery
- Partner with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payroll reporting
- Coordinate payroll approval & payment instructions with the Finance team
- Prepare monthly payroll GL journal, accrual reports, and month-end closing reporting activities
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, collective labor agreements, and company policies
- Respond to payroll-related employee inquiries
- Support internal and external audits
- Provide payroll data and insights to support HR and cross-functional projects
Profile
- 3+ years of experience in an international payroll or payroll/accounting environment
- Hands-on experience processing European payrolls, with strong knowledge of payroll regulations, compliance, and tax laws
- Strong expertise in German payroll and labor law
- Experience working with outsourced payroll providers
- Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, accurately, and meet tight deadlines
- Fluency in German and English (written and verbal)
- Strong ownership mindset and accountability for payroll processes
- Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, macros, etc.)
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and solve problems effectively
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and give/receive feedback constructively.
We offer
We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.