German Payroll Specialist
Posted Today by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Darlington, County Durham, UK
Summary: The German Payroll Specialist role is a fully remote position with occasional travel to Darlington and Germany, offering a temporary contract with the potential for permanence. The position involves processing payroll for multiple German sites while ensuring compliance with local legislation and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. The role requires fluency in German and expertise in payroll legislation and SAP. Flexible working hours and a competitive hourly rate are part of the offering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process payroll for multiple German sites in compliance with local legislation and internal SOx controls.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies, handling queries related to tax, social security, illness, insurance, and audits.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across internal departments.
- Keep payroll documentation and workflow manuals up to date.
- Attend virtual and occasional in-person customer meetings in Germany, addressing payroll-related queries.
Key Skills:
- Fluent German language skills (professional level, written and spoken)
- Strong knowledge of German payroll legislation and applicable employment laws
- Experience using SAP for payroll processing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel occasionally to Darlington and Germany
Salary (Rate): £30.00/hour
City: Darlington
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
German Payroll Specialist - Remote (with occasional travel to Darlington & Germany)
Temporary with strong potential to go permanent
£22.93 - £30.00/hour (premium rate) Flexible working hours
Are you an experienced German Payroll Specialist looking for a flexible, remote opportunity with international exposure? We're hiring for a dynamic role that offers the chance to work from home while supporting a leading organisation with operations across Europe and the UK.
What You'll Be Doing:As a key member of the payroll team, you will:
- Process payroll for multiple German sites in compliance with local legislation and internal SOx controls.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies, handling queries related to tax, social security, illness, insurance, and audits.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across internal departments.
- Keep payroll documentation and workflow manuals up to date.
- Attend virtual and occasional in-person customer meetings in Germany, addressing payroll-related queries.
What We're Looking For:
- Fluent German language skills (professional level, written and spoken)
- Strong knowledge of German payroll legislation and applicable employment laws
- Experience using SAP for payroll processing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel occasionally to Darlington and Germany
What can you expect?
- Fully remote working with flexible hours
- Competitive premium hourly rate
- Opportunity to work in a multinational environment
- Potential for a permanent position
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.