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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert - **Company:** Goglobal - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, DATEV - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html ## About the Role + 5+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on processing and compliance oversight. + In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment standards. + Experience with payroll system implementations, process improvements, and automation. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex payroll issues. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain payroll concepts to diverse stakeholders. + Required hands-on experience with DATEV and strong proficiency in payroll software, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills. + Payroll certification is preferred. + Fluency in English and German is required. + Multilingual proficiency is a plus, depending on the regions supported. ## Description The Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as the primary expert on payroll regulations, compliance, and best practices across designated regions. This role is responsible for guiding payroll processes, supporting client implementations, ensuring regulatory adherence, and optimizing payroll operations. The SME will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive process improvements and provide expert support for payroll-related matters. Additionally, the SME will oversee end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with all relevant regulations. Roles & Responsibilities + Oversee and execute end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payroll runs. + Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements in supported jurisdictions. + Ensure accurate calculations for statutory deductions, benefits, and remittances. + Conduct regular payroll reconciliations, audits, and compliance checks. + Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments. + Lead the onboarding and implementation of payroll solutions for both new and transitioning German clients, including implementation in our internal Blue Ocean system and DATEV. + Advise clients on payroll best practices, configurations, and process optimizations. + Troubleshoot payroll issues and ensure timely and accurate resolutions. + Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Finance, Implementation) to align payroll processes with overall business needs. + Identify inefficiencies in payroll operations and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency. + Support payroll automation initiatives and system enhancements in collaboration with IT and product teams. + Develop and maintain payroll documentation, SOPs, and training materials. + Serve as a trusted advisor for payroll-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and clients. + Deliver training sessions on payroll systems, compliance, and process usage. + Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for payroll-related audits, coordinating with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and relevant authorities, and ensuring timely and accurate documentation and responses. Accompany and support audit processes to ensure full compliance and resolution of findings. + Work closely with external partners, including payroll vendors and relevant authorities or agencies., This role combines operational payroll expertise with strategic subject matter responsibilities, playing a key role in ensuring both compliance and continuous improvement in payroll service delivery. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Paychecks: Designing Reward Systems for a Meaningful Employee Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1777-beyond-paychecks-designing-reward-systems-for-a-meaningful-employee-experience) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [The 2026 Talent Pivot: Essential Trends for an Evolving Workforce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100098-the-2026-talent-pivot-essential-trends-for-an-evolving-workforce) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Building Employee Experience Through Everyday Interactions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1763-building-employee-experience-through-everyday-interactions) - [From Tables to Graphs in Minutes: Supercharging Kusto Graph Analytics with AI-Powered Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1543-from-tables-to-graphs-in-minutes-supercharging-kusto-graph-analytics-with-ai-powered-development) ## Related Articles - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Jobs in Germany for Americans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/423-jobs-in-germany-for-americans) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)