Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist (German Speaking)

Role:
German Payroll Specialist | Pay Rate: £20.00 - £30.00 per hour | Duration:
Initial contract 5 months (high potential for extension or conversion to permanent)

Location:

Fully Remote | Travel:
Once per quarter to Darlington; rare occasional travel to Germany.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a high-caliber German Speaking Payroll Specialist to join a world-class Business Services team. is not a standard processing role; you will be a subject matter expert ensuring compliance in Europe’s most complex legislative environment. While this starts as a contract, the intent is long-term team member for a permanent contract.

• End-to-End Processing:
  Manage payroll cycles for multiple German sites, ensuring 100% accuracy and strict adherence to SOx controls.
• Subject Matter Expertise:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for internal employees and external agencies regarding German tax, social security, illness insurance, and pension queries.
• Compliance & Audit:
  Navigate complex German legislation to ensure all filings are correct and lead the preparation for payroll audits.
• Process Improvement:
  Participate in continuous improvement projects to streamline document workflows and SAP procedures.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Attend virtual and occasional on-site meetings in Germany to provide payroll consultancy and support to local management.

• Language:
  Native or professional-level fluency in German and English (written and spoken).
• Experience:
  
  Several years of hands-on experience processing German payroll is essential.
• Software:
  Strong proficiency in SAP (Payroll modules) and advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge:
  In-depth understanding of German tax, social security, and employment laws.
• Background:
  Experience working within a highly regulated environment (SOx or similar internal audit controls advantage).

Apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.