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Payroll Experts in Frankfurt

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Hire experts who handle payroll runs, tax and social security calculations, month-end corrections, and integrations with HR and finance systems. From payroll software support to local compliance work in Frankfurt, get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers.

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Ulrike Wolter

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Interim HR Business Partner

Eschborn
Ulrike Wolter

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Interim HR Business Partner at Industrial Company

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Ismail Bellabrouj

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HR Advisor

Offenbach
Ismail Bellabrouj

Last position:

HR Advisor at AVAYA GmbH & Co. KG

  • Support of HR processes throughout the entire employee lifecycle - from onboarding and transfers to salary changes and offboarding
  • Preparation of employment contracts and references and maintenance in SAP SuccessFactors
  • Management of personnel files, archiving of documents, and monitoring of deadlines for follow-up processes
  • Handling inactive employment relationships
  • Processing compensation-related changes - e.g. recurring payments, deductions, one-time payments, and reimbursements
  • Handling work and commuting accidents and reporting them to the employers' liability insurance association
  • Responding to employee questions about statutory and internal benefits such as parental leave, educational leave, or company car policies
  • HR correspondence via email, mail, phone, and the HR ticketing system
  • Close cooperation with HR Business Partners, Payroll, Finance, fleet management, and other internal interfaces
  • Support of HR initiatives within the scope of M&A and Human Capital Management
  • Ensuring compliance with legal and internal company requirements
  • Creating reports and ensuring a reliable data basis
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Sebastian Krüll

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Senior HR Consultant AdvancedPay

Offenbach
Sebastian Krüll

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
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Onik Mia

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SAP SuccessFactors & S4HANA Consultant

Frankfurt
Onik Mia

Last position:

SAP SuccessFactors & S4HANA Consultant at Banking Industry

  • Extracted relevant infotypes from SAP HCM for migration to SuccessFactors Employee Central and mapping to ECP fields.

  • Configured P2P integration including BAPI setup and secured data exchange with HTTPS and OAuth protocols.

  • Set up foundational settings in Recruiting (REC) including roles, permissions, and job requisition templates.

  • Implemented Career Site Builder to create a branded candidate experience and integrated external job boards.

  • Configured candidate application workflows, screening, interviewing, and hiring communication templates.

  • Set up pre-screening questions and assessment tools including DHB sanction list checks.

  • Implemented automated background check and KYC integration with external vendors in the REC module.

  • Localized job requisition templates to reflect regional job titles and regulatory compliance.

  • Customized onboarding document templates and localized document archiving protocols (DRTM).

  • Adjusted onboarding forms to capture country-specific employee information including Form I-9.

  • Enabled Form I-9 remote document verification and integrated eVerify with SuccessFactors.

  • Set up automated reminders for employees and HR to complete I-9 sections within deadlines.

  • Configured pre-Day 1 access for new hires to complete tasks and mandatory trainings prior to start date.

  • Enabled e-signature integration for onboarding documents to support remote verification.

  • Technologies: SAP SuccessFactors, BTP, CPI, HCM onPremise, EC, ECP, REC, ONB, Form I-9, eVerify, S4HANA.

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Sahrish Kanwal

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Senior Consultant

Frankfurt am Main
Sahrish Kanwal

Last position:

Senior Consultant at MHP A Porsche Company

  • Participated in project planning and solution design discussions to align business objectives with technical requirements.
  • Conducted user requirements gathering, performed unit testing, and supported Conference Room Pilots (CRP) to validate system functionality.
  • Implemented Oracle HCM Fusion Cloud modules, ensuring smooth deployment and alignment with client HR processes.
  • Designed and developed Oracle OTBI and BI Publisher reports, dashboards, alerts, notifications, page integrations, and autocomplete rules to support business intelligence and automation.
  • Worked on HCM data extracts and data migration using HCM Data Loader (HDL) and Spreadsheet Loader for efficient data handling and transformation.
  • Managed and maintained project plans, developed project calendars, created change requests (CRs), and coordinated closely with consultants and clients for timely follow-ups.
  • Currently acquiring hands-on experience in Oracle Policy Automation and Oracle Redwood UI to expand solution expertise.
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Markus Kollers

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Founder & Managing Director

Kelkheim (Taunus)
Markus Kollers

Last position:

Founder & Managing Director at Qrafto UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

  • Founding and overall responsibility: Built a B2B SaaS platform for craft and construction businesses from the first line of code to the live launch with the first paying customer; solo founding including full establishment of the company and all business processes.
  • Product and technology responsibility: Designed and developed the entire product.
  • Infrastructure & DevOps: Managed a Kubernetes/Helm environment including CI/CD, monitoring, and security architecture; GDPR-compliant platform decisions and evaluation of EU-hosted LLM providers.
  • Agentic coding as a productivity multiplier: Set up a productive multi-agent environment with Claude Code: up to eight parallel agents in isolated Git worktrees, Telegram-based remote control and monitoring, MCP integrations (e.g., Context7, Playwright for E2E tests), and a builder-critic pattern with custom slash commands (/research, /plan) and compressed project contexts. Result: development throughput on par with a small team while working solo.
  • Go-to-market: Independently developed positioning, SEO and direct mail playbook, as well as target group analysis.
  • Regulation & finance: Implemented e-invoicing requirements (ZUGFeRD/XRechnung), set up accounting and payment infrastructure, and managed funding and financing options.
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Dirk K.

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Interim HR Business Partner/Payroll Manager/Finance Manager

Oberursel
Dirk K.

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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
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Kevin Gleinig

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Project / Transition Manager & Chief of Staff

Frankfurt am Main
Kevin Gleinig

Last position:

Chief of Staff & PMI Director at Devoteam GmbH

  • Interface role between executive management, HR, and operational units with a focus on integration
  • Led the PMI program as part of an acquisition, focusing on cultural integration, organizational structure, and employee retention
  • Developed and implemented employee development initiatives in close coordination with HR leadership and the works council
  • Worked directly with the CEO on strategic planning, analysis, and executive communication
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Olga Laukart

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CEO

Frankfurt am Main
Olga Laukart

Last position:

CEO at AssuranceLab UG

  • Design, implementation, and testing of internal control systems / US SOX
  • Consulting and compliance
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Padmasree Prakash

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IT Recruiter

Frankfurt
Padmasree Prakash

Last position:

IT Recruiter at Brainswork GmbH

  • Managed full-cycle recruitment process for technical roles, from intake meeting to offer negotiation and contract signing
  • Partnered closely with hiring managers to align hiring strategies with team needs and business objectives
  • Active sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, XING, Indeed, GitHub, Freelancer Map, employee referrals, and Boolean search
  • Conducted interviews via Teams, Zoom, and Google Workspace, negotiated offers, supported onboarding, and optimized workflows using an ATS to reduce time-to-hire by 30%
  • Trained junior recruiters, interns, and working students to develop their recruitment skills
  • Managed employer branding campaigns, creating targeted job ads and optimizing the candidate experience
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Rohith Radhakrishnan

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Senior Software Engineer

Neu-Isenburg
Rohith Radhakrishnan

Last position:

Senior Software Engineer at Clark GmbH

  • Upgraded Ruby from 2.7 to 3.1, boosting application performance by 30% and reducing technical debt.
  • Integrated Zendesk Messenger into the customer support platform, streamlining communication workflows and increasing support efficiency by approximately 25% through faster response times and improved issue resolution.
  • Orchestrated the migration of 65,000+ Schutzklick customer records to a new cloud platform, achieving zero downtime and accelerating data access speeds by 40% for internal teams.
  • Implemented JumpCloud SSO for 500+ admin users, strengthening platform security and access control.
  • Conducted k6 load testing, enabling the platform to support 10,000+ concurrent users without degradation.
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Josef Tauber

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Consultant and Interim Manager in Human Resources

Nidderau
Josef Tauber

Last position:

Consultant and Interim Manager in Human Resources at Freelance Work

  • Global responsibility for workforce adjustment measures (large global projects as well as small local activities), including restructuring in case of insolvency
  • Interim management in Compensation & Benefits: leading the C&B departments including payroll, conducting salary increase and bonus rounds, optimizing the bonus system, managing benefits and pension schemes for all employee groups including management and executive board
  • Multiple interim HR head and HR business partner assignments to bridge vacancies: maintaining and partly redesigning all HR processes
  • Integration project I including interim management: overseeing the merger of holding structures, closing a site and transferring employees regionally
  • Integration project II 'harmonizing employee benefits' and introducing an appraisal process including an evaluation system: project management for development and rollout, negotiating a works agreement, creating guidelines and training materials
  • HR issues in international M&A projects: conducting HR due diligence and employee transfers
  • Winding down companies that are closing: point of contact for management, employees, authorities and insurance carriers on all HR matters; liaison with transfer companies and payroll centers
  • Ongoing HR management and support as an outsourced HR department for small companies
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Bertrand Laurent

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Business System Analyst - Freelancer

Sulzbach (Taunus)
Bertrand Laurent

Last position:

Business System Analyst - Freelancer at Deutsche Bank

  • Implementation of Dayforce payroll system at DB Portugal
  • Preparation of test and production environment with vendor
  • Gathering, verification and upload of masterdata
  • Management of the testing phase to ensure quality of system
  • Lead creation of interface between Workday & Dayforce in collaboration with IT Central team and vendor
  • Creation of a new payroll KOP
  • Ensure the archiving of data from legacy system
  • Act as deputy project manager for topics related to set-up of payroll system and project management (planning, issue log, escalation, vendor management)
  • Support the Global Payroll Governance team
  • Contact person for SOC 1 audit performed by EY for topics related to HRIS & Payroll ADP & Dayforce payroll systems
  • Review and enhancement of global payroll governance KPIs
  • Compensation & Benefits consulting during contract negotiations with new vendors
  • HRIS consultancy
  • Central guidance of local HR team DB France and IT Central team to implement changes in Time & Attendance module in Workday
  • HR Operations support transfer of training software from Cornerstone to Workday for DB France
  • Labor law
  • Business analytics & KPIs
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Robert Egelhofer

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Product Manager

Frankfurt am Main
Robert Egelhofer

Last position:

Product Manager at Frölich & Kaufmann Medien Versandhändler

  • E-media program design (music and film) for various catalogs
  • Set up and stabilized e-media purchasing
  • Price negotiations and volume planning
  • Expansion of the e-media program
  • Increased revenue in the e-media segment by 75%

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Statistics of experts using Payroll

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

20 years (Germany: 21 years)

Position duration

2.6 years (Germany: 3.1 years)

Positions per freelancer

11 (Germany: 13)

Top business areas

Human Resources, Project Management, Information Technology

Top industries

Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing

Certification focus areas

Human Resources, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Bachelor's degree or higher

86% (Germany: 84%)

Master's degree or higher

64% (Germany: 52%)

Certifications per freelancer

3

Most common languages

English, German, French

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 98%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt using Payroll

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 913 €
Germany avg. 889 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 920 €
Germany median 880 €

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 process of calculating and paying salaries, wages, bonuses, deductions, and reimbursements. It also includes payslips, reporting, and the handoff between HR, finance, and accounting. Companies bring in payroll specialists when they need clean runs and fewer mistakes.

Core tasks

  • Set up salary structures and pay elements
  • Process monthly payroll runs and corrections
  • Handle overtime, bonuses, and leave adjustments
  • Prepare payslips and payroll reports
  • Support year-end and audit-ready records

Systems and tools

Payroll work often sits inside SAP Payroll, ADP, Workday, Oracle, or local payroll software connected to time tracking and finance tools. Strong specialists understand data flows, interfaces, and how master data affects every run. They keep the process stable when systems, rules, or employee data change.

When to bring in help

  • A new payroll system is being introduced
  • Payroll results need cleanup after errors or missing data
  • HR or finance needs better process ownership
  • Local compliance rules or reporting steps have changed
  • Internal teams need short-term support during peak periods

What strong specialists do

A strong payroll expert is careful with details and calm under pressure. They can trace an error back to its source, explain it clearly, and document the fix. They also know how to work with HR, accounting, and external providers without slowing the payroll cycle.

Frankfurt context

In Frankfurt, payroll projects often touch finance-heavy companies, international teams, and shared-service setups. That makes clear communication in English and German useful, especially when specialists work remotely with local stakeholders. The best experts keep payroll reliable while adapting to local process needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about Payroll, in one place.

A strong Payroll specialist makes sure employees are paid correctly and on time. That includes salary calculations, deductions, bonuses, payslips, corrections, and reporting. They also keep the process aligned with HR data and finance records.

Not exactly. Payroll processing focuses on running pay cycles and fixing data issues, while software work is more about configuration, integrations, testing, and system support. Many projects need both sides, especially when a company moves to SAP Payroll, ADP, or Workday.

The exact stack depends on the company, but Payroll work often involves SAP Payroll, ADP, Workday, Oracle, time tracking tools, and finance systems. Good specialists know how data moves between these tools and where errors usually start. That makes troubleshooting much faster.

It depends on the risk level of the work. A Payroll cleanup or system setup usually needs someone who has handled real pay cycles, not just theory. For sensitive tasks like year-end processing or cross-system integrations, companies should look for proven practical experience.

Payroll sits between HR and finance. HR owns employee data and changes, while finance cares about accurate postings and reporting. A good specialist understands both sides and knows how to keep the process consistent across them.

Many Payroll tasks can be done remotely, especially configuration, testing, documentation, and process cleanup. On-site time can help during handovers, stakeholder workshops, or sensitive cutovers in Frankfurt. The right setup depends on how much local coordination the project needs.

A strong Payroll freelancer usually brings Excel, data validation, HR systems knowledge, and basic accounting understanding. Familiarity with reporting, interfaces, and German payroll processes is often valuable in Frankfurt. Clear communication matters just as much as technical skill.

Look for someone who can describe real payroll problems and how they solved them. A solid Payroll expert should explain month-end logic, corrections, audit trails, and system dependencies in plain language. If they can spot risks before a run goes live, that is a strong sign.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Payroll in their recent projects is 114 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 913 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Payroll in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 64% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Payroll in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Payroll in their recent projects are English (100%), German (94%), and French (44%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Payroll in their recent projects are Professional Services (81%), Information Technology (63%), and Manufacturing (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Payroll in their recent projects are Human Resources (81%), Project Management (81%), and Information Technology (63%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Payroll

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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