Payroll Experts in Munich
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Munich, who have recently used Payroll
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
Andreas Adloff
Last position:
Workday Reengineering Project Lead at DSV Gruppe
- Analyze existing configuration
- Compare to HR process and organizational designs
- Develop redesigns and roll-out plans
- Adjust security concept
- Perform testing and implementation
- Prepare documentation and hand-over
Kathrin Kimmel
Last position:
Interim Inhouse Recruiting at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
- External support in filling purchasing roles (approx. 32 open positions in strategic and operational purchasing)
- Conducting interviews and screening candidates
- Advising HR business partners and departments on labor law issues
- Preparing works council hearings and offers under the IG Metall collective agreement
Hanna Eichinger
Last position:
Freelance HR Lead at hannaeichinger.de
- I help startups and scale-ups to build strong, people-focused organizations – with hands-on HR, project, and leadership support. I offer flexible interim HR management and project-based support, tailored to your needs and designed to work in fast-moving environments.
Antje Maier
Last position:
Director HR at CT IT Consulting
- HR consulting for the 'Digitization of the German Federal Financial Administration' project
- Conducting a project-based personnel requirements analysis
- Designing the introduction of agile project management & SCRUM in HR
- Recruiting for required positions
Sebastian Krammer
Last position:
Group Head of HR Operations at Universal Investment
- Built and led global HR operations including payroll across EU & Singapore (team of 21 across three countries), supporting a workforce of 1,800 employees
- Reduced operational costs by EUR 5M through redesigning HR IT landscape (one group-wide HRIS, Workday implementation)
- Acted as trusted HR advisor for executive team on data driven decision making
- Transformed operations from legal entity focused to scalable group procedures to reduce headcount and transfer positions to best-cost country Poland
- Standardised end-to-end lifecycle processes (employees & external workers), enabling scalable international delivery and sustainable compliant operations
- Led HR programs and projects, including M&A initiatives enabling further international growth
- Defined strategy for payroll services including provider management, integrations built to Workday to ensure sustainable high-quality and compliant delivery
- Created structures to ensure global alignment and continuous improvement of various teams and stakeholder processes and IT tool management
Lena-Jasmina Lombardi
Last position:
Interim HR Operations Manager at ELEMENTS Fitness GmbH
- Responsibility for daily HR operations across 4 studios in Germany, focusing on personnel administration and the employee lifecycle
- Drafting, reviewing, and managing all employment law documents (employment contracts, contract amendments, certificates, references)
- Preparing payroll, especially for hourly wage models, including data preparation and coordination
- Maintaining and managing timekeeping data in the system (Gfos) and ensuring data quality
- Proactively managing and tracking personnel-related deadlines (e.g., probation periods, fixed-term contracts, evaluations) in close coordination with studio managers
- Acting as the central point of contact and reminder for managers on all HR-related topics and processes
- Structuring and tracking HR processes while ensuring completeness and compliance of all documents
- Creating and maintaining HR documents, reports, and overviews in Word and Excel
Christiane Ried
Last position:
Interim Manager Finance at NOVENTI Healthcare GmbH
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly HGB financial statements
- Account reconciliations
- VAT returns
- Process optimizations in accounting
- Analysis of account structures and possible adjustments
- Process descriptions and documentation
- Review of checklist application
- Accounting system: Navision
Jill J
Last position:
HR Business Partner at JYSK SE
- Lead and develop a team of 3 employees across Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, and HR Operations
- Manage an annual budget of approx. €95K and advise the Logistics Director on salary budget allocation for 400 employees (20% team growth in a year)
- Act as strategic sparring partner to management and leadership teams on people-related topics like talent development, organizational change, comp&ben and HR policies
- Set up all people processes around Talent Management, Employer Branding and Operations
- Support leadership on people development and talent management
- Implement & conduct training programmes (positive leadership, change management, intercultural communications)
- Drive cultural transformation initiatives in alignment with JYSK values and organizational goals
- Lead the annual HR strategy process, defining local priorities and setting measurable goals
- Lead the event team for the organization of employee events
- Drive change communications
Torsten Franke
Last position:
Managing Director at DES Deutscher Entgelt Service GmbH
- Management of payroll outsourcing
Irmgard Drey
Last position:
Selfemployed - Interims Management in M&A Environments at Irmgard Drey e.K.
- Consulting and implementation in the areas of human resources, finance and IT for medium-sized companies in the telecommunications, plant engineering, real estate, metal processing, pharmaceutical and energy supply sectors
- Establishment and re-design of human resources departments - specifically in carve-out or merger environments
- Management coaching and Interim HR Management HR IT: SAP HCM Implementation of various requirements Compensation management Works agreements Outsourcing Payroll Budget planning/HR controlling
- Centralised support and advisory to management in regards of HR strategy, and implementation of end-of-year reporting processes
- Company pension scheme development, reporting tool development and HR / Payroll report generation
- Implementation of the Occupational Pensions Strengthening Act and corporate framework design
- Development of interdependent and coordinated training programs for departments and department managers
- Junior manager - coaching
- Compensation/Benefits Recruiting, Interviews, Search
- Introduction of time management with SAP HCM PT process optimization General Data Protection Regulation Document management, etc
- Tax audit digitization project, e.g., personnel files, expense compensation for employees in the construction industry
- Cost reduction projects to increase operational efficiency
- Led negotiations with works council and economic committee
- Redesign of compensation concepts personnel management - Fit for Future.
Franziska Rduch
Last position:
Fractional Revenue Enablement Manager & Co-founder at enablrs
As a fractional and interim partner, I plug into existing revenue teams to build and operationalize what's missing:
- Sales enablement programs (onboarding, readiness, certifications)
- Product and commercial enablement for launches and strategic bets
- Messaging, positioning and competitive insights that sales can use
- Enablement tooling and processes that support coaching and content
- Adoption
- Analysis and removal of sales bottlenecks to boost productivity and revenue effectiveness
I'm co-founder of enablrs, a network of on-demand experts in sales enablement, product marketing and revenue effectiveness for B2B tech companies.
The goal: Helping SaaS teams get unstuck, aligned and ready to grow.
Wolfgang Horlacher
Last position:
Head of Finance and Controlling (Interim) at Kunert Fashion Group
Financial accounting: daily general ledger entries and month-end closing
Preparation of FY 2024 financial group statements (subunits KF, KNL, KAU, KCH)
Preparation of physical inventory for KF with inventory instructions for Logistic
Further development of ERP Finance processes integration with MS Dynamics BC 14
Implementation of electronic invoice verification and Multi Cash banking software
Expansion of sales and e-commerce controlling toolbox and processes
Preparation of budgets 2026, 2027, 2028, including investment plan, cost accounting
Preparation and commentary on monthly reports for sub-units and Group
Preparation of weekly financial plans, cash flow and liquidity plans
Further development of sales controlling, focusing on margins & product profitability
Creation and integration of accounting workflows for MS Dynamics
Leadership focus: Stabilization of the finance team and clear scope of work responsibility
Communication with banks, auditors, tax advisors, and tax authorities
Complete and accurate monthly reporting for each business unit and the KF Group
Preparation 2024 financial statements for KF Germany, KNL, KAU, and KNL with audit opinion
Detailed setup and preparation of the KF 2026 budget for the management and shareholders
Weekly cash flow planning coordinated with the management and shareholders
Turnaround in net sales and EBIT from September 2025 onwards – stable growth
Leadership & change through consistent, data-driven KPIs
Mehrzad Shariati
Last position:
Management Advisory (Freelance) at Infoquest
- Management consulting for digital transformation and transition projects
Dorothée Weides
Last position:
Interim Management at Dorothée Weides – StB & Consulting
- Interim management – management level including personnel responsibility
- Change management – process optimization & digitalization
- Analyzing and optimizing internal accounting processes (finance & cross-departmental finance processes)
- Support in M&A transactions and due diligence
- Establishing reporting systems (finance & controlling)
- Consulting on accounting-related issues
- Business administration consulting
- Conducting recruitment processes (including redefining job descriptions and postings)
- Staff management and development
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Statistics of experts using Payroll
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years (Germany: 21 years)
Position duration
2.4 years (Germany: 3.1 years)
Positions per freelancer
12 (Germany: 13)
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Accounting, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
76% (Germany: 84%)
Master's degree or higher
47% (Germany: 52%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97% (Germany: 98%)
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 Munich 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 Munich 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 scope
Payroll covers the process of paying people correctly and on time. It includes gross-to-net calculation, deductions, payslips, approvals, and reporting. In many companies, payroll work also touches HR data, time tracking, finance, and ERP systems.
Common tasks
- Set up recurring payroll runs and payment calendars
- Handle salary changes, bonuses, overtime, and leave data
- Generate payslips and statutory reports
- Reconcile payroll output with finance and HR records
- Support year-end closing and audit preparation
Systems and tools
Payroll professionals often work with payroll software, HRIS tools, time tracking systems, and ERP environments. In larger teams, they may support SAP Payroll, Workday, Oracle, DATEV, or local payroll engines. Strong experts understand how data moves across these systems without breaking the payroll run.
When freelance help matters
Companies bring in freelance payroll experts when they need short-term coverage, a system rollout, a country setup, or help after a policy change. This is common during migrations, M&A activity, backlogs, or when internal teams need extra capacity. In Munich, that often means working with teams that expect clean handovers and clear German communication.
What strong experts do
Strong payroll professionals are detail-driven and calm under pressure. They check source data, trace calculation issues, spot compliance risks, and document every step clearly. They also know how to work with HR, finance, and IT without slowing the payroll cycle.
Payroll in practice
Payroll work is not just about software. It is about reliable operations, correct employee data, and repeatable controls. The best freelancers can explain exceptions, fix process gaps, and keep payroll stable when the business changes.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Payroll.
A strong Payroll expert helps with gross-to-net calculations, payslip runs, deductions, reporting, and the handover between HR and finance. They also check employee master data, leave inputs, and payment files so payroll closes cleanly.
No. Payroll software is the system, while payroll processing is the work of running pay cycles, validating data, and producing the final result. A good freelancer can do both: operate the tool and manage the process around it.
Payroll projects often involve HRIS tools, time tracking systems, finance systems, and local payroll engines. In larger environments, SAP Payroll, Workday, Oracle, and DATEV come up often because they connect payroll data to wider business processes.
Companies usually bring in Payroll support during implementations, migrations, country launches, backlog cleanup, or staff absences. Freelancers are also useful when a team needs extra capacity for year-end work or a sensitive change in rules or structure.
It depends on the scope of Payroll work. A simple process review may need one experienced specialist, while a system migration or multi-country setup needs someone who has handled data, controls, and exceptions before. The key is proven hands-on work, not a long resume.
Many Payroll tasks can be done remotely if access, approvals, and local data handling are set up well. On-site time in Munich can help during discovery, workshops, or sensitive handovers, especially when HR and finance teams want close coordination.
Look for clean logic, accurate calculations, clear documentation, and good control over changes. A strong Payroll specialist explains issues in plain language, flags risks early, and shows how they prevent the same problem from coming back.
Payroll sits between HR and finance, but it is its own specialty. HR consulting may focus on policy and organization, and finance consulting may focus on accounting, while payroll focuses on correct pay runs, statutory handling, and data accuracy.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Payroll in their recent projects is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 958 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Payroll in their recent projects, 76% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 47% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Payroll in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Payroll in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and French (36%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Payroll in their recent projects are Professional Services (86%), Information Technology (61%), and Manufacturing (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Payroll in their recent projects are Human Resources (92%), Project Management (69%), and Information Technology (56%).
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