Job type
TemporaryLocation
DarlingtonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
PayrollIndustry
EngineeringPay
Salary Equivalent: £40,000
German Payroll Specialist - Fully Remote with occasional travel to Darlington and Germany
German Payroll Specialist – Remote (with occasional travel to Darlington & Germany)
Temporary with strong potential to go permanent
£22.93/hour (premium rate) | Flexible working hours
Temporary with strong potential to go permanent
£22.93/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 now
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