Your responsibilities

• We are currently looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll Team based in Gdańsk. This position will focus on managing payroll for our German operations, working closely with our experienced international team responsible for multi-country payroll processing and support.
• If you're a seasoned payroll professional with strong principles and a passion for continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to lead and shape German payroll operations within a growing and digitally transforming environment.
• Key Responsibilities
• •Handle monthly payroll processing for Germany.
• •Ensure timely and accurate payroll execution in line with local statutory regulations.
• •Provide day-to-day payroll operational support in collaboration with outsourced vendors to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• •Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries for your assigned business units.
• •Prepare and verify master data inputs to payroll systems.
• •Perform time file reconciliation and assist timekeepers in resolving discrepancies.
• •Generate and submit accurate payroll-related files (e.g., bank transfers, statutory reports, deduction payments).
• •Assist in inter-company billing and provide payroll costing reports for ledger controllers.
• •Support audits by preparing necessary payroll data and documentation.
• •Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies with proper quality checks and internal controls.
• •Collaborate on key payroll projects and initiatives as part of the Regional Payroll Team.
• •Liaise with Corporate HR and Finance on payroll reporting and related requests.
• •Provide cross-coverage support to other Payroll Specialists across the region.

Our requirements

• Qualifications & Skills
• •Minimum of 4 years' experience in payroll, including hands-on experience with German payroll processing.
• •Strong understanding of German payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• •Excellent command of English (both written and verbal). German language skills are a plus, but not mandatory.
• •Experience working in shared services or multinational environments is an advantage.
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and payroll systems (e.g., ADP Celergo, Oracle, T&A systems).
• •Capable of documenting, evaluating, and improving payroll processes effectively.
• •Collaborative mindset with the ability to support and engage with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Soft Skills
• •Detail-oriented and capable of handling complex payroll data.
• •Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• •Adaptable to changing priorities while maintaining sound judgment.
• •Committed to delivering excellent customer service to internal stakeholders.
• •Eager to grow professionally and invest in your own development.

What we offer

• What We Offer: At NOV, we believe in rewarding our employees for their contributions. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• •Medical Insurance: Get seen, diagnosed, and treated when you’re unwell. The individual package is fully paid by NOV and comes with the flexibility to extend to your family.
• •Employee Assistance Program: Support on a variety of issues including mental health, relationships, family substance use, legal, financial, and dependent care.
• •Life and Disability: Insurance cover 24/h throughout the world.
• •Retirement: 1.5% contribution from the Employer and 2% from the Employee.
• •Multisport: Co-financed sport card.
• •MyBenefit platform: a flexible benefits system.