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Nicole Seiler
Last position:
HR Manager at Startup / Digital Transformation
- Setup & structure: Complete rebuild and structuring of the HR department in a dynamic startup environment
- People management: Taking full responsibility for operational and strategic HR
- Culture & team: Active further development of the company culture during the transformation phase
Abhishek Sharma
Last position:
Business Process Manager / SAP FICO Owner at Dynapac GmbH
- Defined S/4HANA finance solution architecture and led full project lifecycle — Blueprint through Hypercare — for global rollout.
- Designed global finance templates and COPA characteristics, harmonizing financial reporting across business units.
- Implemented role-based authorizations, SOD controls, and master data governance; managed provisioning and training for 200+ users.
- Coordinated cross-module integrations (MM, SD, PP) and third-party systems (Salesforce, SAP DRC, E-Invoicing), reducing month-end close from 5 days to 2 days.
- Prepared functional specifications, supported ABAP development, and drove problem management practices that reduced recurring incidents.
Michael Donatus
Last position:
Project Manager SuccessFactors at Sysmex Europe SE
Deployment SAP HANA - SuccessFactors
- Implementation of sub-modules Recruiting + EC Benefits + TeamGoals
- Global rollout with adaptation to country-specific legal requirements incl. standardization
- International stakeholder management
- Onboarding of new group companies in Kenya and Greece regarding SAP SuccessFactors
Jürgen Flieg
Last position:
Interim Manager HCM / HR Payroll · Team and Project Lead at TK Elevator GmbH
- Direct reporting line to the HR Director Germany; leading an HCM IT and transformation assignment in a SAP ERP / S/4HANA hybrid landscape.
- Reality check and solid documentation of end-to-end payroll/processing processes; development of an HCM IT roadmap as well as clarification of roles, critical points and interfaces.
- Translating business requirements into architecture-compliant IT solutions; steering SAP in-house, development, key users and external partners.
- Activating the team through knowledge transfer, a skills matrix and a training concept; preparing the organizational transition toward a shared service center.
Daryoosh Dehestani
Last position:
FP&A Data & AI Architect at Epta Group
Scope: Embedded as FP&A Data & AI Architect within the Finance function of a major European refrigeration manufacturer, leading the transformation of manual, fragmented financial reporting into an automated, governance-driven intelligence platform. Driving the shift from Excel-based controlling to structured data architecture, Power BI analytics, and AI-assisted financial operations.
Financial Data Integrity & ERP Governance
- Initiated and led GL vs. subledger reconciliation investigations, identifying and resolving structural mismatches between General Ledger and subledger data that had gone undetected prior to engagement
- Conducted asset analysis to identify items missing from General Ledger postings, surfacing gaps in fixed asset tracking and period-end completeness
- Validated SAP reports, establishing baseline data quality standards for Finance team consumption
- Established systematic SAP data validation framework ensuring ongoing integrity between ERP postings and downstream reporting outputs
Finance Reporting Transformation
- Designed and implemented a structured Transformation Project approach for converting manual Finance reports into fully automated processes
- Created and owns the Data Reporting Audit Log; a centralized tracking system capturing report owners, stakeholders, data sources, manual effort estimates, and automation opportunity scores across the Finance function
- Mapped the full reporting landscape identifying quick-win automation targets and strategic Power BI migration candidates
- Actively reducing manual Excel and PowerPoint dependency across FP&A workflows; replacing point-in-time snapshots with live, governed data models
Power BI & Analytics Enablement
- Introduced and presented Power BI as the strategic reporting platform to Finance leadership, building internal buy-in for the BI transformation roadmap
- Designed initial Power BI architecture aligned with SAP, Salesforce and Oracle data structures and FP&A reporting requirements
- Established report ownership, governance documentation, and data lineage standards enabling sustainable self-service analytics across the Finance team
Transformation Infrastructure & Collaboration
- Configured and deployed Jira as the transformation project management hub, establishing structured sprint workflows, backlog management, and progress visibility for Finance IT initiatives
- Proposed and initiated a dedicated FP&A Communication & Transformation Hub, a structured cross-functional forum aligning Finance, IT, and business stakeholders around the reporting transformation roadmap
- Positioned the Finance function as an active driver of data governance and digital transformation within the broader organization
Outcomes
- GL/subledger reconciliation gaps identified and investigation framework established within first two weeks of engagement
- Data Reporting Audit Log deployed; first structured inventory of Finance reporting landscape in company history
- Power BI transformation roadmap presented and approved by Finance leadership
- Jira-based project governance live; Finance transformation now tracked with full sprint visibility
Technologies: SAP FI/CO · Power BI · DAX · SQL · Excel (advanced) · Power Query (M) · Power Automate · VBA · Jira · Microsoft 365 · SharePoint · Salesforce (Sales Data) · Oracle HCM · Python
Maureen Schoesser
Last position:
Remote HR Consulting | HR Operations | Recruiting at Mindful HR
- Independent HR consulting with a focus on remote and project-based collaboration
- Support across HR Business Partnering, HR Operations and Recruiting
- Advice and support on operational HR topics throughout the employee lifecycle
- Support for managers with people-related and HR matters
- Flexible, pragmatic support for companies and HR teams requiring additional capacity
- Conceptualisation and implementation of digital brand presences, including the development and launch of two websites within a short timeframe using AI-supported tools – from structure and content to implementation and publication
Klaus Zwingel
Last position:
Head of HR, Machinery and Plant Engineering at Interim Management (freelance)
- Acting as a professional sparring partner for management and leaders on HR topics
- Advising employees on HR matters
- Maintaining department capability during transition
- Analyzing weaknesses in the performance appraisal process
- Integrating the SAP appraisal tool
- Negotiating and organizing short-time work
- Analyzing and consolidating employment contracts
- Preparing references and recruiting
- Advising on organizational development
Marina Malkowski
Last position:
Independent Interim HR Manager & HR Consultant at Freelance
- Available for interim assignments as Interim HR Director, Interim Head of HR, Interim CHRO, as well as HR transformation and project assignments; nationwide and pan-European, open to all industries.
- Focus: HR Strategy, organizational development, post-merger integration from Day 1, HR digitalization, performance management, building and scaling HR organizations.
Claudio Matteuzzi
Last position:
Head of Customer Service at Bluebrixx.com & MCW.de
Mandate/Responsibilities Complete transformation of a historically evolved, inefficient service organisation into a modern, AI-powered, scalable customer experience unit for two brands.
- Design and implementation of a 5-tier organisational model (AI automation, external front office, bridge team, expert back office, strategic interfaces)
- Development of mentoring programmes, a role matrix and HR master plan for 2026
- Full ownership of the AI strategy: architecture, vendor decisions, licence negotiations, ROI measurement
- Implementation and operational management of AI bot infrastructure (Amira, Copilot, AI Agents)
- Establishment of the Wisebase (Zendesk Knowledge Base) as the single source of truth, serving as the foundation for AI agents and scalability
- System transformation: from Outlook to Zendesk, including process design, skill-based routing and reporting
- Introduction of a 6-KPI system: ticket deflection rate, FRT, FCR, knowledge quality index, backlog ratio, CSAT
- Design of the Service Transformation 2026, including a make-or-buy analysis, vendor comparison and outsourcing roadmap
- Introduction of customer-focused goodwill policies as a measurable cultural shift
- Development of a 3-year digital agenda with a focus on automation and customer retention
Key Achievements
- Team expansion: 7→17 staff through targeted recruitment focusing on a digital mindset
- Backlog reduction: From months to ⌀ 14 days
- Response time: From days to 3 hours
- System migration: Outlook→Zendesk successfully completed
- Processing thousands of tickets in the backlog
Manfred Böttcher
Last position:
Interim Manager Managing Director
- Optimization of business results and expansion of sales activities
- Responsible for personnel organization
- Introduction of a document management system (DMS)
- Introduction and optimization of the ERP, CMS and CRM landscape
- Introduction of digital signatures
- Increase in revenue, reduction in costs and increase in EBIT
Eyline Jakubowski
Last position:
External Financial Accountant at Trench Group GmbH
- Independent training in travel expense accounting (Egencia, Perk, AirPlus)
- Interface management between travel expense tools
- Onboarding and offboarding of employees and vendors
- Advising teams on posting incoming and outgoing invoices
- Documentation and process improvement
Jeanette K.
Last position:
Employee Relations Specialist (Interim) at Fujitsu Germany GmbH
- Primary point of contact for works councils
- Design & negotiation of company agreements & policies
- HR labor support during transformation, restructuring & organizational changes
- Coaching and training managers on works council relations and co-determination rights
Ulrike Wolter
Last position:
Interim HR Business Partner at Industrial Company
Florian Lieberknecht
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
Kevin Guhl
Last position:
Interim Senior HR Manager at Symrise AG
- Preparing HR documents
- Conducting employee meetings
- Managing employee master data in Workday
- Managing employee master data in SAP
- Works council work
- Participating in company meetings
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Statistics of experts using Payroll
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
84%
Master's degree or higher
52%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 6 Sep 2026.
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Average rates of experts using Payroll
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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 6 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Modern Payroll Infrastructure
Payroll systems handle the critical calculation of employee compensation, tax deductions, and social security contributions. Ensuring these processes run accurately and on time protects companies from legal disputes and financial penalties while maintaining employee trust.
Core Systems and Software Ecosystem
Specialists navigate a diverse landscape of local and global enterprise platforms to automate financial distributions.
- Enterprise resource planning systems like SAP SuccessFactors and Workday
- Regional specialized engines such as DATEV or ADP
- Cloud-based SaaS payroll platforms for scaling organizations
- Time tracking and attendance integration interfaces
- Custom API connections between human resource directories and banking systems
Critical Project Deliverables
External professionals are frequently brought in to handle high-stakes technical migrations, compliance updates, and system cleanups. They establish robust workflows that minimize manual data entry and reduce processing errors. Typical tasks include designing localized tax calculation rules, setting up cross-border payment flows, and auditing historical accounting records.
Strategic Need for Freelance Expertise
Organizations seek external experts during transitions, software migrations, or periods of rapid international expansion.
- Navigating sudden regulatory updates or foreign tax laws
- Migrating legacy payroll databases to modern cloud solutions
- Resolving critical integration bottlenecks between HR and accounting tools
- Designing compensation frameworks for newly acquired business entities
Integrating with Financial and Tech Teams
A specialist acts as the bridge between human resources, finance departments, and technical teams. They translate legal requirements into software configurations, ensuring that developers build accurate data pipelines. Their structured documentation allows internal teams to maintain the system smoothly after the initial setup.
What Defines Top Payroll Specialists
Outstanding professionals combine deep technical knowledge of specific software packages with a thorough understanding of financial regulations. They excel at data migration, system testing, and security compliance to protect sensitive employee records. Their structured approach ensures that complex calculations remain transparent and easily auditable.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Payroll — answered in short.
A qualified Payroll specialist must have deep expertise in tax regulations, system configurations, and data migration. They should be proficient in integrating employee records with core accounting software while securing sensitive personal data.
While generic accounting tools manage general ledgers and broad company expenses, specialized Payroll infrastructure processes complex, individual-level variables like variable bonuses, tax brackets, and benefits. It ensures strict compliance with changing labor laws and automatically generates specific tax forms.
Migration is ideal when your current local system struggles with scaling, remote workforces, or multi-state tax compliance. Transitioning your Payroll workflows to the cloud provides real-time updates on local regulations and simplifies integration with modern HR systems.
Beyond basic processing, these professionals frequently offer skills in data engineering, API integration, and system auditing. They understand how employee data flows from applicant tracking systems into human resource databases and financial reports.
Yes, modern Payroll setups and configurations can be handled fully remotely by leveraging secure cloud environments and virtual private networks. Specialists can configure software, test database integrations, and train internal staff without needing to be on-site.
Expert developers build security protocols directly into the Payroll pipelines, utilizing role-based access control and encryption. They ensure that sensitive bank details and social security numbers are only accessible to authorized personnel.
You can assess quality by reviewing their hands-on experience with specific platform modules and successful migration projects. A top-tier Payroll freelancer will explain complex data flows clearly and demonstrate a structured approach to testing system calculations before launch.
Timeline depends entirely on the complexity of your organizational structure and legacy data quality. A standard Payroll tool integration can take several weeks for configuration and parallel testing to guarantee complete data accuracy.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Payroll in their recent projects is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 883 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Payroll in their recent projects, 84% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 52% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Payroll in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Payroll in their recent projects are German (98%), English (98%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Payroll in their recent projects are Professional Services (81%), Information Technology (65%), and Manufacturing (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Payroll in their recent projects are Human Resources (85%), Project Management (73%), and Information Technology (58%).
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