Coordinates international and US payroll, employment contracts, compliance, variable compensation, and employee lifecycle processes. Manages payroll providers, EORs, local counsel, HRIS and contract-management vendors while partnering with Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, managers, and employees. Maintains country compliance documentation, supports German employment processes, improves operational workflows, and contributes to onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, HRIS maintenance, audits, and broader People Operations coverage.