German Payroll Specialist

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. Candidates should possess fluent German language skills and a strong understanding of German payroll legislation. This role provides flexibility and the opportunity to work in a multinational environment.

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): £40,000 yearly

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other