DATEV LODAS Expert in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used DATEV LODAS
Björn B.
Last position:
President & CEO at Buschek Payroll Corporation
- Management of more than 38 interim and crisis assignments in over 15 industries (project volume: 50 to 155.000 employees).
- Responsibility for stabilizing payroll operations and developing ICS concepts.
- Management of digitalization initiatives and harmonization of time management systems.
Florian L.
Last position:
Consultant (freelancer) at zvoove Software Germany GmbH
- Consolidation
- Mergers
- Law firm chart of accounts / cost centers
- Preparation of annual financial statements
- Digital process development and optimization of the accounting/closing and reporting area
- Optimization of the DATEV software environment
Ralph K.
Last position:
Product Owner / Business Owner at AXIS Management Consulting GmbH
- Full product responsibility from a business perspective: requirement analysis, UX design, product strategy, and go-to-market implemented without an internal dev team using fully AI-supported development (Claude Code / Anthropic)
- Technical differentiation: KRITIS-compliant air-gapped deployment (Windows/NSIS), GDT interface for PVS integration, DATEV-LODAS export for payroll
- Managed pilot operation with initial external client (Dormagen medical practice): structured requirement gathering, test support, error analysis, and release management
- Developed rollout and sales strategy for market entry in the segment of private practices and small medical centers
- Human-in-the-Loop development principle: business decision → AI implementation → manual review → approval → release – each sprint documented in Jira (TIME project), every change traceable via co-authored commits
- Product outcome: Tauri/Rust desktop app with GDT watcher, multi-tier model (Starter/Professional/Enterprise), cloud mirror on Hetzner/Traefik, complete ISMS framework based on ISO 27001 and BSI basic protection as product foundation
- Direct method validation for the test manager role: hands-on experience with quality assurance of AI-generated products from a user perspective, review gate discipline, release approval under GDPR and the EU AI Act
Dirk K.
Last position:
Interim HR Business Partner/Payroll Manager/Finance Manager at Agricultural Association
- timely payroll processing including all ancillary tasks
- time tracking and personnel administration
- point of contact for management, executives, works council, and employees as well as external clients, e.g., tax office, health insurance companies, etc.
- personnel controlling including account reconciliation
- operational and strategic HR work
- support management in budget planning
- monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to HGB
- financial, accounts receivable and payable accounting
- tax pre-registrations
- liquidity and budget planning, forecasts
- statistics, analyses, and reporting
- employee support and advising management and executives on all labor, social, constitutional, and disciplinary issues
- optimization of cost center and cost unit accounting
Bianca A.
Last position:
Interim Payroll Specialist at Arval GmbH
- Supporting payroll processing with P&I Loga (including handling all payroll-related topics such as company cars, long-term illness, maternity leave and parental leave, furloughs, etc.)
- Maintaining and managing employee data
- Creating contracts, contract adjustments, contract changes
- Preparing various letters (parental leave, anniversary, bonus and special payments)
Jörg H.
Last position:
Managing Director; Data Protection Officer; Information Security Officer at Datenschutz24 (brand of Sovestro GmbH)
- Drafting company agreements related to data protection
- Acting as a mediator between business interests and data subject rights in a corporate context
- Process analysis and evaluation regarding data protection and information security implications according to GDPR, BDSG, BSI baseline protection
- Support for information security audits according to ISO 27001
- Implementation of change management processes
- Analysis of IT infrastructure and deriving recommendations
- Expert support in legal proceedings and communication with supervisory authorities
- Preparation of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and procedure and processing documentation (VVZ)
- Training on corporate data protection and information security
- Cooperation with law firms in legal proceedings
Lasse S.
Last position:
Interim HR Manager at Nordex SE
- Advising managers & employees on all HR related matters
- Contact person for all labour law issues in the area of responsibility
- Negotiations with local workers council
Sebastian K.
Last position:
Senior HR Consultant AdvancedPay at ADP Employer Services GmbH
- Functional and operational project management for the implementation of ADP AdvancedPay (PAISY)
- Hands-on customizing of payroll logic, rate models and wage types
- System setup, quality assurance of the first payroll run, and leading interdisciplinary project teams
- Responsible for budget, timelines and successful execution of complex payroll setups
Irit H.
Last position:
Independent Payroll Accountant at Hartmann Payroll Solutions (HPS)
Payroll and salary accounting, DATEV LODAS/Payroll and Salary, client support, reporting.
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Statistics of experts using DATEV LODAS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Hebrew
Speak two or more languages
78%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using DATEV LODAS
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
DATEV LODAS experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (89%)
- Information Technology (67%)
- Transportation (67%)
- Healthcare (56%)
- Manufacturing (56%)
- Government and Administration (56%)
- Retail (44%)
- Media and Entertainment (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Payroll with DATEV LODAS
DATEV LODAS is a payroll application for companies and tax practices that process wages, salaries and related personnel data within the DATEV environment. It supports recurring payroll runs, employee master data, tax-related calculations, social insurance processes and payroll reporting. Specialists help keep these processes accurate, documented and aligned with the company’s operating model.
DATEV Ecosystem
LODAS is commonly used alongside DATEV Unternehmen online, DATEV Arbeitnehmer online, Kanzlei-Rechnungswesen and other DATEV services. Strong professionals understand data transfers, permissions, payroll calendars and interfaces between payroll, accounting and HR processes. They can also coordinate with tax practices, internal HR teams and external service providers across Germany.
Typical Deliverables
- Configure employee master data, wage types and payroll parameters
- Prepare and validate monthly payroll runs
- Support payroll changes, corrections and retroactive adjustments
- Coordinate payroll reporting and electronic submissions
- Document procedures for HR and tax teams
These tasks appear in implementations, operational support, process reviews and handovers. The exact scope depends on whether the company runs payroll internally or works with a tax practice.
When Specialists Help
Companies often bring in freelance DATEV LODAS expertise during payroll migrations, system reorganisations, acquisitions or periods of staff absence. External support is also useful when payroll errors need structured investigation or when a company wants to standardise wage types and approval workflows. In Germany, clear communication in German can matter when work involves tax practices, authorities or employee-facing documents.
Skills Around LODAS
A capable professional combines LODAS knowledge with payroll accounting, German wage tax, social insurance processes and careful data handling. Useful adjacent skills include Excel, HR master data, DATEV Unternehmen online, accounting workflows and structured testing. Experience with interfaces and data imports helps when LODAS must exchange information with HR or finance systems.
Quality Signals
Look for professionals who can explain their payroll approach, identify dependencies and separate configuration issues from source-data problems. They should describe how they test wage types, review payroll results, handle corrections and protect confidential employee information. For remote collaboration, defined cut-off dates, secure access, documented decisions and reliable availability are essential; on-site work can help during workshops, migrations or sensitive process reviews.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about DATEV LODAS, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
DATEV LODAS is used to process wages and salaries, maintain employee payroll data and support tax and social insurance reporting. Companies and tax practices use it for recurring payroll operations, corrections, special payments and related documentation.
DATEV LODAS and DATEV Lohn und Gehalt both support German payroll, but they are designed for different operating setups within the DATEV environment. The better choice depends on payroll volumes, responsibilities, data flows and whether processing is handled by a company or a tax practice.
A strong DATEV LODAS specialist should understand payroll accounting, wage tax, social insurance, employee master data and payroll controls. Familiarity with DATEV Unternehmen online, Excel, data imports and HR processes is useful for connected assignments.
The right level for DATEV LODAS depends on the assignment rather than a fixed duration of experience. Routine payroll support may need proven operational skills, while migrations, complex corrections and process redesigns require broader knowledge of configuration, testing and German payroll requirements.
DATEV LODAS work can often be handled remotely when secure access, clear payroll deadlines and reliable communication are in place. On-site collaboration in Germany can be valuable for migrations, workshops, access setup and coordination with HR or tax teams.
Ask a DATEV LODAS freelancer to explain relevant payroll workflows, wage-type configuration, testing methods and correction procedures. It is also important to clarify access permissions, data protection, availability around payroll cut-off dates and communication expectations.
Common DATEV LODAS problems include incorrect employee master data, unclear wage types, failed data transfers, missing approvals and poorly documented corrections. A capable professional traces the issue to its source, tests the fix and records the impact on payroll and reporting.
A freelancer working with DATEV LODAS should demonstrate structured testing, careful handling of confidential data and clear documentation of payroll decisions. References to comparable payroll setups, migration work or DATEV integrations can help companies assess practical quality.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV LODAS in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 835 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV LODAS in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV LODAS in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV LODAS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (78%), and Hebrew (11%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV LODAS in their recent projects are Professional Services (89%), Information Technology (67%), and Transportation (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV LODAS in their recent projects are Operations (89%), Human Resources (78%), and Information Technology (78%).
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