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Accace » Locations » Outsourcing and advisory services in Germany » Payroll services in Germany
Whether you’re setting up in Germany, expanding rapidly or looking to improve disjointed internal workflows, our payroll services in Germany offer a more streamlined and dependable approach. With Accace, you can count on accurate, timely and fully compliant payroll processing aligned with German legislation.
Our payroll services in Germany are designed to handle every step behind the scenes, so you don’t have to. We provide a seamless, end-to-end process that ensures your employees are paid accurately and on time, while your legal duties are met and your reporting needs are fulfilled.
We take care of the entire payroll cycle, from gathering and validating input data, calculating salaries, issuing payslips and preparing payments, to submitting all necessary reports to the relevant German authorities. Your employees benefit from responsive support and your internal teams receive timely, customised reporting.
Alongside payroll, we offer HR services in Germany that help you manage your workforce effectively. From onboarding and document management to expert HR advisory, we deliver solutions that align with your business needs and German employment law.
Collecting and verifying monthly payroll inputs
Calculating gross-to-net salaries and processing monthly payroll
Handling off-cycle runs, bonuses, benefits, leave and deductions
Generating secure, digital payslips and ensuring delivery
Preparing payment files for salaries and statutory contributions
Reporting to German tax, social security, health and labour authorities
Supporting employees with annual income tax reconciliations
Delivering custom payroll and management reports
Handling employee queries through hotline or digital self-service tools
Our cloud-based payroll platform gives you greater transparency and control over your payroll operations in Germany. Employees can easily and securely access their payslips, tax documents and key communications. All from one simple, self-service interface.
For internal teams, the system streamlines payroll administration through built-in tools for secure data exchange, real-time reporting and managing employee inquiries. It also supports selected HR processes like absence tracking and digital document workflows.
Encrypted submission and transfer of payroll data
Automatic delivery and secure storage of payslips
Online platform for handling employee payroll queries
Instant access to current and past payroll reports
Our legal experts in Germany work closely with our payroll team to ensure your employment contracts, HR policies and internal documentation are fully compliant with German labour legislation. With our payroll services in Germany, you reduce compliance risks, manage workforce changes more confidently and ensure your processes remain aligned with local requirements.
From onboarding and benefits adjustments to employee exits, we make sure your legal framework is in place to support accurate and reliable payroll delivery at every stage.
HR procedures, policies and standard templates
Advice on terminations, working hours, leave entitlements and employee rights
Legal assistance for workplace conditions, benefits and collective redundancies
GDPR and secure handling of employee data
Whether you’re running operations in Germany or coordinating payroll across borders, Accace ensures reliable and fully compliant service at scale. With a footprint in over 60 locations and more than 800,000 payslips processed each month, we unify local expertise, consistent processes and international oversight so your payroll stays efficient wherever you grow.
You’ll be supported by a single point of contact who ensures consistency across all markets, backed by German payroll specialists who understand both regulatory requirements and your industry. Our global payroll outsourcing adapts to your business model, serving SMEs, fast-scaling companies and multinational corporations with precision and flexibility.