Kleinanzeigen is the leading online classifieds market in Germany. An average of more than 50 million ads are available in numerous categories - from children's supplies to electronics to real estate. With more than 36 million users per month, Kleinanzeigen has the widest reach of all online selling platforms in the country. Most of the items traded on Kleinanzeigen are second-hand. In this way, users make an active contribution to sustainability. The Kleinanzeigen market allows companies the opportunity to easily offer their services online. Kleinanzeigen was launched in September 2009 as eBay Kleinanzeigen. Since June 2021, the company has been part of Adevinta, a leading global provider of online classified ads. In May 2023, the name was changed to Kleinanzeigen.

Kleinanzeigen is part of Adevinta: a global online classifieds specialist and sustainability leader with 25+ products in 10 countries.

What you’ll do ​& Who you are

As a Compensation & Payroll Manager (m/f/d), you play a key role within our People team. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing in collaboration with our external payroll provider, while also driving strategic compensation and benefits initiatives.
This role combines hands-on operational excellence with strategic impact on our total rewards approach.

Your Responsibilities

Payroll & Administration (approx. 60%)

• Take ownership of the end-to-end payroll preparation process in cooperation with our external payroll provider 

• Collect, verify, and maintain all payroll-relevant data (e.g. new hires, terminations, bonuses, absences, benefits)

• Ensure quality control and reconciliation of monthly payroll, including reporting and alignment with Finance

• Act as the primary point of contact for employees, tax advisors, social security institutions, and authorities regarding payroll matters

• Continuously optimize payroll processes, tools, and interfaces (e.g. HRIS, time tracking, Finance systems)

• Ensure compliance with German labor, tax, and social security regulations
   

Compensation & Benefits (approx. 40%)

• Support the development and maintenance of compensation structures and salary bands

• Contribute to annual salary review and bonus cycle processes

• Prepare compensation analytics and reports, including pay equity and market benchmarks

• Manage and further develop employee benefits programs (e.g. pension plans, mobility, additional perks)

• Partner with Talent Acquistions, HR Business Partners and managers on job evaluations and market comparisons

Your Profile

• University degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent qualification (e.g. HR professional certification)

• Several years of professional experience in payroll management and sound understanding of compensation & benefits topics

• Strong knowledge of German payroll, tax, and social security legislation

• Experience with HR and payroll systems (e.g. DATEV, ADP, Workday, SAP, or similar)

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with great attention to detail

• High level of integrity, strong communication skills, and fluency in German and English
   

Benefits

Life at Adevinta comes with its perks! Our Adevintans enjoy the following benefits:

• An attractive Base Salary 💸

• Participation in our Short Term Incentive plan (annual bonus) 🏆

• Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere! Maybe not from the moon🌛well why not! just make sure you have internet connection! 🌍

• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, because we care ❤️

• Win together, lose together is one of our key behaviours. At Adevinta you will find a collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow 🌱

On top of these, we also provide a range of locally relevant benefits. Wanna know more? Apply and ask our recruiters! ✨

Adevinta is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

If you feel like you don’t meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway. Research suggests that women and individuals from underrepresented groups may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply and look forward to speaking with you.