Working Student Payroll

SoSafe has the ambition to become the leading human risk management provider in Europe. Our award-winning awareness platform triggers behavioural change by providing effective and engaging training and simulations on cybersecurity and data protection. Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by we invite you to be part of the solution

The Payroll Team at SoSafe consists of a group of three professionals and forms part of our international People Department, which includes HR Operations, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Workspace & Community Management, HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and Total Rewards & Recognition. You'll join a dynamic, fast-growing organisation where you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

• Support the HR and Payroll team in managing day-to-day employee topics, helping ensure smooth and efficient processes
• Assist with monthly payroll preparation
• Handle social security and tax-related matters, ensuring accuracy and compliance with German regulations
• Help prepare and process employment-related documents such as work certificates, confirmations, and employee letters
• Be the first point of contact in our HR ticketing system, ensuring requests are tracked, assigned, and resolved efficiently
• Maintain employee records and keep our HR systems up to date with accurate data
• Manage incoming correspondence (emails and post) at our Cologne office, ensuring timely distribution and follow-up
• Collaborate on HR and payroll projects, bringing in your ideas to improve our processes and enhance the employee experience

• You are an enrolled student at a renowned university, pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• You are fluent in German and English, both written and spoken, and communicate clearly and confidently
• You are tech-savvy and comfortable working with a variety of digital tools and systems
• You have solid Excel skills and can effectively analyse, organise, and present data
• You're a quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• You're confident and proactive — not afraid to speak up when something doesn't add up and always ready to suggest improvements
• You're curious and eager to learn, especially in the areas of Payroll and HR operations
• You're a team player with a hands-on attitude and the drive to grow in a dynamic environment

• Work/Life balance: Flexible hours, 33 vacation days
• Wellbeing and financial support: Access to Open Up, corporate discounts
• Connection & community: Virtual events, collaborative team activities, and opportunities for local meet-ups
• And the list goes on: Tech equipment, referral bonuses, dog-friendly HQ
• Perks and benefits listed above are for full-time employees and may vary slightly by office location. These are just a sample — you'll learn more during the interview process.

At SoSafe, we're on a mission to make the digital world safer by addressing the human factor in cybersecurity. As one of the fastest-growing security awareness scale-ups worldwide, we leverage behavioural science and data-driven learning to empower people against cyber threats. Our Human Risk Management approach helps organisations turn their employees into their strongest line of defence.

Backed by leading VCs like Highland Europe and Global Founders Capital, we're rapidly expanding across the globe. We're looking for team players who want to drive meaningful change in cybersecurity, take ownership of their work, and grow with us.

If you thrive in a vibrant, purpose-driven environment that values innovation, diversity, and collaboration, then this is the place for you