Payroll Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used Payroll
Axel Menzel
Last position:
Interim HR Lead Transformation – International E-Commerce & Logistics Environment at Inpact HR (Interim Management)
- Organizational Design: Strategic realignment of the organizational structure to increase operational excellence and prepare for a scaled shared service model.
- Tech-Driven HR Transformation: Supporting process optimization through the integration of modern automation solutions and AI-powered tools to increase efficiency in workforce management.
- Strategic Change & Rightsizing: Design of a change-management framework to align personnel resources with a new, centralized steering model.
Martin Amon
Last position:
Project management for reorganization of the logistics department at Strebelwerk GmbH
- Analysis and optimization of goods receipt, storage, inventory management, order picking and shipping
- Documentation of individual business processes
Jennifer Vollhardt
Last position:
Owner at JV Lohnbüro
- All payroll-related topics for external companies
- Preparing payrolls for external companies
- Personnel administration including time tracking for external companies
- Office support for external companies
Franziska Schuett
Last position:
Business Analyst (multiple concurrent roles) at APK Pensionskasse
- Leading change management for an internal SAP implementation (10–50 people) — a newly created role built from scratch, including stakeholder mapping, impact assessments, and a full communication plan.
- Acting as requirements engineer on a parallel payroll IT project, gathering and documenting requirements across business and technical stakeholders.
- Serving as IT demand manager for the existing software portfolio, acting as the interface between business units and IT.
- Co-administered Jira and Confluence, designing a Demand-to-Delivery workflow and configuring Scrum boards to support delivery teams.
Anton Larch
Last position:
Self-employed at Controlling Lab eU
Business intelligence and digitization projects
Controlling as a Service
Financial accounting and payroll
Interim management
Business Intelligence Competence Team (2025) at a food retail company (EUR 21bn revenue, 52k employees): project work at the interface between the finance department and the IT service provider; various implementation projects in reporting and business intelligence
Consulting services (2025) for a biotech startup (EUR 5m revenue, 25 employees): optimizing and automating accounting and controlling processes; introduction of a central data warehouse system for planning and reporting
Consulting services (2025) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (EUR 130m revenue, 200 employees): analysis and troubleshooting of financial processes in the BSS system (customer management and billing system)
Consulting services (2024) in the broadcasting and telecommunications industry (EUR 130m revenue, 200 employees): transfer and implementation of cost accounting into a new database system
Lukas Hochmeister
Last position:
Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer at Shopstory
- As COO/CFO and part of Shopstory's Leadership team (as the only Non-Founder), responsibilities include all finance-related matters, accounting, customer success & support, after-sales services, operations and organizational development
- Helped scale the company to >1m€ in recurring revenues (>100% YoY growth)
- Investor relations and fundraising (equity and non-equity) in close alignment with CEO
- Full responsibility for all finance and administrative matters, including financial planning, cash flow management, accounting, taxes, payroll, legal and employment contracts
Michael Vyborny
Last position:
Project Lead for SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Concur Migration at Telecommunications
- Led the migration to SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Concur
- Created and negotiated contracts for managed payroll and AMS services
- Extended service agreements with the existing provider
- Ensured data archiving, including contract negotiations
Hannes Gruber
Last position:
Interim Manager Controlling at Lindab GmbH
10/2025 – 03/2026 Lindab GmbH, Feldkirchen (GER) Interim Manager Controlling/Project Manager Project manager for implementations at Raab Lüftungstechnik GmbH:
- Implementation of Power BI as a reporting tool
- Design and implementation of a standardized inventory process
- Adjustment of contribution margin accounting in Microsoft Navision 2009
- Implementation of automated interfaces between the payroll program and Power BI
- Implementation of an interface between winKlimax and Navision 2009
- Setup of a new cost accounting (CM, cost centers)
- Introduction of supply chain controlling (stock levels, lead times, production KPIs)
Maria Steinbacher
Last position:
HR Manager at Produktfreunde GmbH
- Currently deployed as Senior HR Business Partner for restructuring at a well-known company in the metal and electrical industry
- 6-month assignment as Senior HR Business Partner at a major energy producer (under collective agreement) in Leipzig
- 7-month assignment as HR consultant at a leading energy producer
- Concurrently ongoing: online marketing for various clients in the hospitality/hotel industry
Christian Muck
Last position:
Project Management of an SAP RD implementation at International food production company
- Project management of an SAP RD implementation in a complex international food production company.
- Project planning & control.
- Scoping.
- Risk & mitigation management.
- Coordination of implementation partners.
Stefan Wurm
Last position:
Corporate IT Project Manager at OctaPharma
- SAP rollout to multiple locations of the company
- Predictive project management
- Functional stream lead
- Coordination of 17 streams
- Data migration support
- Cutover management (go live)
Eva Quereser
Last position:
External HR-IT Project Lead for the Introduction of Easysoft at Charité - Universitätsmedizin
- Structured data exchange with SAP HR, SAP Org Management and PEP duty scheduling
- Integration of external training centers
- Implementation of digital assignment planning
- Structured information flow via Easysoft Publish
- Development of a standardized reporting system
- Project management and close coordination with the business units and IT
- Integration of existing HR and training data into the new system environment
Christian Brantner
Last position:
Lead Consultant SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) at Medium-sized trading company
- Project management for Austria payroll as part of an EC/ECP rollout (Full Lifecycle: Blueprint, Realization, Test, Go-Live, Hypercare)
- Leading and training two junior consultants (mentoring, knowledge transfer, configuration reviews)
- Ensuring compliance with Austrian regulations (income tax, social insurance, wage garnishment, special payments) and integration with Employee Central
- Process optimization and handover to ongoing operations
Elke Hintenaus
Last position:
HR consulting at Non-profit organization
- Analysis and optimization of all HR processes
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Statistics of experts using Payroll
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Food and Beverage
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Accounting, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
86%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
93%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Austria using Payroll
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Payroll basics
Payroll covers the processes and systems that turn worked time, bonuses, deductions, and benefits into correct pay. It sits close to HR, finance, and time tracking, and it must stay consistent with local rules and internal policies. In Austria, companies often search for Lohnverrechnung expertise when they need support on day-to-day processing.
Common work
- Set up payroll rules, earnings, and deduction logic
- Run monthly payroll and prepare pay slips
- Maintain employee data, leave, and time inputs
- Support year-end tasks, reports, and audits
- Connect payroll with HR and accounting tools
Tools and systems
Strong payroll professionals know the software, the data flow, and the controls around it. They work with payroll engines, HRIS tools, time tracking systems, and accounting exports. They also understand how custom fields, approval steps, and interface errors affect every pay run.
When to bring in help
Companies usually hire freelance payroll specialists when a system change, relocation, or backlog makes internal teams too stretched. The same applies when they need support during leave cover, entity setup, or a shift from manual work to a more structured process. In Austria, remote work is often fine, but local language and local compliance knowledge can matter.
What strong experts do
A good payroll specialist is careful with details and calm under pressure. They check source data, trace exceptions, and explain issues in plain language to HR and finance. They also know how to document the process so the next payroll run is stable, repeatable, and easy to audit.
Project fit
- Payroll implementation or migration
- Process review and cleanup
- Reporting and reconciliation support
- Interim cover for busy periods
- Integration with time and HR systems
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Payroll? Start with the answers below.
A strong Payroll specialist turns time, salary, bonus, and deduction data into accurate pay runs. They also manage checks, corrections, reports, and the handoff between HR, finance, and accounting.
Payroll is the broad term for the process and systems around employee pay. In Austria, searchers also use Lohnverrechnung or payroll accounting when they mean the same core work, especially around local processing and reporting.
A strong Payroll freelancer helps when a team is short on capacity, a system changes, or a backlog needs cleanup. They are also useful for temporary cover, new entity setup, and process stabilization after a merger or reorganization.
Payroll work often sits next to HR systems, time tracking, accounting exports, and document workflows. Good specialists also bring data quality checks, reporting discipline, and a solid grasp of local compliance requirements.
Payroll overlaps with both, but it has a tighter focus on pay accuracy, deadlines, and statutory rules. HR may own employee data and policies, while accounting usually consumes the results and reconciles the numbers.
Payroll projects can be simple or highly sensitive, so the right level depends on the task. Basic support may only need a specialist who knows the process well, while migrations and complex rule sets call for deeper experience with controls and integrations.
Yes, many Payroll tasks can be handled remotely if access, approval flow, and data exchange are clear. For Austria, remote collaboration works best when the specialist understands local terminology and can coordinate smoothly in English or German as needed.
A strong Payroll freelancer asks about inputs, cut-off dates, exceptions, and control points before they start. Look for clear documentation, careful testing, and a methodical way of finding errors without creating new ones.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Payroll in their recent projects is 122 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 972 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Payroll in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 86% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Payroll in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Payroll in their recent projects are German (100%), English (93%), and French (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Payroll in their recent projects are Information Technology (79%), Professional Services (79%), and Food and Beverage (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Payroll in their recent projects are Project Management (93%), Information Technology (86%), and Human Resources (71%).
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