766 Payroll Clerk (m/f/d) (HR Administrator)

At the Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung, scientists investigate the mechanisms of infectious diseases and their defense. We systematically develop the results of basic research towards medical application. The task of the center is to contribute to overcoming the challenges that infectious diseases pose to medicine and society in the 21st century. HZI stands for excellent, responsible, and transparent research, diversity, equal opportunity, promotion of talent, and compatibility of family and career. We shape research as well as all supporting structures according to the current requirements of sustainability and development. Similarly, we value high standards in occupational, health, and environmental protection for our employees.

Job Posting No. 766

The Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung (HZI), the People and Culture department, is looking for a permanent

Payroll Clerk (m/f/d)

The Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung, based in Braunschweig, conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases as a member of the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to combat infectious diseases ever faster and more effectively. Our common goal is novel approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of infectious diseases. At the center of our research are bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system, and new effective active ingredients and vaccines.

The People & Culture department at HZI is the central contact point for all personnel-related matters and questions. Your responsibilities include all aspects of the Employee-Lifecycle, starting with personnel planning, through recruitment, to payroll accounting.

These tasks await you:

• Data maintenance in the payroll system SAP for timely monthly accounting
• Application and implementation of social security, tax, collective agreement, and pension law
• Independent execution of reporting to social security institutions, tax authorities, and pension institutions
• Contact person for employees, authorities, social security institutions, and company and business auditors in all matters relevant to accounting
• Creation of certificates, statistics, reports, and HR evaluations
• Participation in the further development and optimization of the accounting system and payroll processes

Your qualifications and skills:

• Completed commercial vocational training or comparable training with equivalent skills and experience
• Experience in finance and personnel administration
• Knowledge of social security, wage tax, and collective agreement law (TVöD Bund, TV EntgO Bund, TV-L)
• Knowledge of the Bundesbesoldungsgesetz (BBesG)
• Knowledge of relevant legal regulations (AGG, WissZeitVG, BetrVG, SGB)
• Good IT skills in SAP (payroll system) and MS Office
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with digitized work processes
• English skills in speaking and writing
• Organizational talent with an analytical and structured way of working
• Ability to work in a team

We offer you:

• An attractive and varied activity in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus Süd in Braunschweig
• A state-of-the-art infrastructure and most modern technologies
• Flexible working hours, part-time models, and home office
• A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunity
• Extensive training and further education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
• A family office to support family and career, as well as offers for improved childcare, e.g., also during holidays
• Interesting additional benefits of the public service
• Possibility of an employer subsidy for the Jobticket

In the case of equal professional suitability, severely disabled persons will be given preference. To protect your rights, we ask you to provide a clear indication of the existence of a severe disability in your cover letter or CV.

HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity, and integration. For this reason, HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.

Start date: At the earliest possible date Remuneration: E 9a TV EntGO Bund Working hours: 39.00 hours per week Work location: Braunschweig Probationary period: 6 months Application deadline: 24.09.2026

Further information can be obtained from Diana Ahrens via e-mail at: diana.ahrens@helmholtz-hzi.de.

Please include a cover letter, a CV, (work) references, certificates, and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application documents. Please refrain from sending a photo.

We look forward to your application!