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We’re seeking a Senior Payroll Associate / Payroll Associate to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods.

Schrödinger (NASDAQ: SDGR) is transforming drug discovery and materials research. Used by bio-pharmaceutical and industrial companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories worldwide, our software platform can predict critical properties of molecules before scientists embark on time-consuming and costly experiments. Schrödinger has also deployed its computational platform to advance its own drug discovery programs, as well as those of various pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

This hire will report to the Managing Director of Schrödinger GmbH. The position can be filled both full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time, with a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Who will love this job:

• A dynamic and motivated payroll specialist who takes pride in working efficiently

• A detail-oriented collaborator with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• An accomplished multi-tasker who enjoys working across geographical and departmental boundaries

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate monthly payroll for a workforce of 80+ people located in Germany, France, Netherlands, and Ireland with external payroll solution providers

• Manage payroll-related on- and off-boarding

• Collaborate with our tax consultant and accounting company to ensure correct and on-time execution of payroll payments and reporting requirements

• Provide first level support of all payroll related questions for employees of applicable countries

• Collaborate closely with our global finance, accounting, and HR departments on all topics regarding global payroll (salary adjustments, bonus payments, reporting, etc.)

• Assist with tasks overlapping with payroll (benefits, social security, company pension, etc.)

• Assist team with preparing and checking travel expense reports based on internal policies and external accounting accuracy

What you should have:

• Fluency in German and excellent command of English

• Vocational training in a payroll- or accounting-related field or a business degree

• Experience with payroll processing according to German regulations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• The following would be a plus:

• Payroll background in any other country named above

• Familiarity with equity compensation (i.e., reporting, training and compliance for stock options, employee stock purchase plan, restricted stock units)

What we offer:

• A highly motivated international workplace with growth potential

• Internal mentorship and training

• Competitive salary and a flexible working environment

• Annual company shutdown in addition to regular vacation days

Our benefits include local transport reimbursement, a BahnCard 50, our employee equity plan, the EGYM Wellpass (corporate fitness program), bike leasing, an employee volunteer program, donation match program, access to the Corporate Benefits platform, a dedicated counseling service, and our travel insurance.

When you're in the office you can profit from central locations, the charging of personal devices with green energy, stocked kitchens with coffee/tea, fruit, snacks, and beverages, and the organization of team building and social events.

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.