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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Darlington
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Payroll
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    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

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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