Description

Trade Republic is looking for a Payroll Associate in Berlin to own the monthly preparatory payroll process end to end for 500+ employees in 8 European countries. The role also leads projects to make payroll processes more streamlined and scalable, acts as the first point of contact for employee payroll questions and partners with finance, audit and external providers. Candidates need payroll experience in a hyper-growth environment, strong analytical and organisational skills, advanced spreadsheet skills and fluent English.

Requirements

  • Experience in (preparatory) payroll in a hyper-growth environment
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and procedural skills
  • High attention to detail, solution oriented and advanced Excel/Sheets proficiency
  • Strong communication skills and ability to handle sensitive matters with diplomacy
  • Ability to work with multiple different stakeholders at the same time
  • Fluent English language skills

Languages

English
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Relocation support if required

📍 Life in Berlin

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Population
3.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
9.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
10.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
9.0
🌬️
Air Quality
6.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
8.0
ℹ️

About Berlin

  • •Creative and tech hub
  • •Diverse neighborhoods
  • •Excellent public transport
🌤️

Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Mild summers
  • •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
🛡️

Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Higher petty crime than Munich
  • •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •Charité is world-renowned
  • •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
🎭

Culture

  • •World-class museums
  • •Vibrant art scene
  • •Rich history
10.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Famous club scene
  • •Diverse nightlife
  • •24/7 culture
10.0
🏞️

Recreation

  • •Many parks
  • •Lakes
  • •Tiergarten
  • •Active outdoor scene
8.0
💰

Cost of Living

  • •More affordable than Munich
  • •Prices rising rapidly
  • •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16

Europe's largest savings platform and neobroker, serving 10+ million customers across 18 countries with over €150 billion in assets. Offers commission-free trading (€1 flat fee) in stocks, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, and cryptocurrencies, plus banking services including savings accounts with interest, a Visa debit card, and private markets access through Apollo and EQT. Holds a full ECB banking license since December 2023. Valued at €12.5 billion as of December 2025 — Germany's most valuable startup.

Relocation support provided
€per year
€20k€250k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.