HR Compliance & Payroll Specialist (m/f/d) - Ford Bank GmbH - #2186685

Job Description

Experience the best of both worlds at Ford Bank: the stability of a regulated financial institution alongside the unique focus and collaborative spirit of Ford's dedicated partner driving customer mobility with an agile, open culture.

Join our small, holistic HR team of experts to gain diverse experience across the full employee lifecycle, from payroll to strategic topics, collaborating closely internally and with the wider Ford HR network. As an Compliance & Payroll Specialist, you will be central to the accurate handling of payroll and be the go-to expert for HR compliance. You will work closely with internal and external partners and significantly contribute to process quality and security.

The role is based in Cologne, Germany and is a part time role with up to 30 hours/ week (85% part time role).

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect in Detail:

HR Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure HR audit compliance of internal policies with legal and regulatory requirements and stay current on changes in employment laws, regulations (MA Risk) and best practices.
• Develop, implement and maintain HR compliance policies and desk procedures.
• Serve as our interface for internal and external audits, analyze HR-related audit findings, and proactively implement corrective actions.
• Play a crucial role in the annual RCSA (Risk Control Self-Assessment) process for HR-related risks.
• Support compliant onboarding for new employees.
• Oversee compliance for outsourced HR services.
• Be responsible for the HR related documentation of relevant Ford Bank Governance documents (e.g., Organkredite, Power of Attorney).
  
  
  

Payroll:

• Serve as the central point of contact for all inquiries related to payroll, social security, and tax law – including audits.
• Oversee and review the monthly payroll processing performed by Ford Werke as a service provider, ensuring its accuracy and conformity with German social security and tax regulations. Identify and correct discrepancies and perform manual adjustments as needed.
• Be responsible for the monthly closing including calculation of provisions and prepare annual accruals for the accounting department.
• Manage special cases in payroll (e.g., deceased employees, stock purchase programs, deferred compensation, calculation of ATZ offers and contract draw, benefits like bike leasing or reward programs)
  
  
  

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• A completed degree in Economics or Social Sciences with a focus on Human Resources, or a comparable qualification.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Human Resources, ideally with a clear focus on HR Compliance and Payroll.
• Proficiency in common payroll software (e.g., SAP, HCM).
• Experience with Compliance Management Systems is a plus.
• Confident demeanor and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ideally experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Alteryx).
• An independent and structured working style, organizational talent, and a high degree of commitment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to quickly adapt to new circumstances and proactively seek improvements.
• A strong drive for continuous learning and a genuine curiosity for adopting technical innovations
• Very good proficiency German and English, both written and spoken.
  
  
  

What we offere: An innovative environment within a globally operating company International collaboration and exciting challenges Flexible working models & development opportunities A culture of diversity and equal opportunity

Sounds exciting? Then apply now!

Ford is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of gender, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief, gender reassignment and gender identity, age and those with caring responsibilities

About Us

The people of Ford Motor Credit Company have a 60-year commitment to helping put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to five thousand dealers and more than four million customers in over 100 countries around the world. If you’re customer-focused, driven and seeking the opportunity to experience exciting challenges and growth, look no further.