Chopard Payroll Specialist
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2026
About Chopard
The role is based at a production and service site in Pforzheim‑Birkenfeld, operating within precision manufacturing for premium goods. The employer combines operational craftsmanship with structured HR processes, maintaining close cooperation between production, service and administrative teams.
Confidential employer in Birkenfeld, Germany is hiring a Payroll Specialist to manage monthly payroll, time recording and personnel administration.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process monthly payroll in compliance with statutory, collective‑bargaining and company regulations
- Administer time recording systems and reconcile attendance data for payroll processing
- Maintain and update master and personnel data in the HR system
- Act as internal point of contact for tax and social‑security questions
- Draft employment contracts, contract amendments, certificates and employment references
- Manage electronic personnel files and perform general personnel administration and correspondence
- Prepare reports, analyses and payroll statistics
- Contribute to the ongoing development and digitalisation of HR and payroll processes
Qualifications
- Completed commercial or HR vocational training (e.g., Kaufmann/Kauffrau für Büromanagement) or equivalent qualification
- Sound knowledge of German payroll law, social security regulations and collective‑bargaining provisions
- Proven accuracy and confidentiality in handling payroll and personnel data
- Experience with time recording systems and personnel data administration
- Good communication skills for internal advisory on tax and social‑security matters
Skills
Experience
Several years of practical experience in payroll and personnel administration, ideally within a production or collective‑agreement environment.
Education
Completed vocational training in business administration or human resources, or comparable qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Birkenfeld, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, within easy reach of Stuttgart.
Culture
The site emphasises operational excellence, precision and regulatory compliance while fostering collaborative, solution‑oriented teamwork. There is a pragmatic focus on digitalising HR processes and developing internal capabilities to support both production and administrative colleagues.
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