HR Generalist - German

EMEA Recruitment; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global recruitment agency in Madrid is seeking a highly skilled Europe & Africa Payroll Specialist. This role involves processing payrolls across several countries, including ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of centralized payroll experience and strong communication skills in English and German. The position offers a hybrid working environment and benefits including health insurance and a wellness plan.

Servicios

Hybrid position: Work from home + Office flexibility

Meal Allowance

Home Allowance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension Plan

Wellness plan Benefit

Flexible culture & International environment

Formación

• At least 3 years of centralized payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of relevant payroll, income tax laws, and regulations in a multi-country setting.
• Experience with severance and relocation preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Process monthly payroll runs for multiple countries.
• Ensure timely processing of payroll transactions.
• Engage with payroll vendors for accurate payroll processing.
• Respond to employees regarding payroll information.

Conocimientos

Payroll processing

Compliance with payroll laws

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English

Communication skills in German

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or HR Labor Relations

Herramientas

ADP Streamline

ADP Celergo

Oracle HRIS System

SD Worx Payroll Solutions

Descripción del empleo

EMEA Recruitment is working with a large

International Brand

to recruit a highly skilled

Europe & Africa HR Generalist with German

• This critical role ensures the accurate and timely processing of payrolls across multiple countries, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in line with the company's global financial standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a multi-jurisdictional environment and wants to contribute to efficient financial operations across key European and African markets.

The Europe & Africa Payroll Specialist is responsible for, but not limited to, the accurate and timely processing of payrolls for multiple countries, including :

Germany, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, Turkey, and South Africa.

You will ensure strict compliance with local Government payroll laws and regulations, troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues efficiently, and deliver quality customer service. You will partner with the HR Team, external suppliers, and payroll vendors to resolve issues and ensure all taxing liabilities are properly remitted.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Process monthly payroll runs, including calculating wages, deductions, and overtime.

Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions such as salaries, benefits, garnishments, and taxes.

Cooperatively engage with in-country payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.

Review and validate timekeeping data for accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Process monthly / quarterly expat shadow payroll entries and 3rd party relocation entries.

Respond to employees regarding their payroll information in a timely and professional manner.

Maintain payroll support documents per internal policies and procedures.

Drive change by collaborating on procedures to streamline payroll processes.

Provide essential support for both internal and external audit inquiries.

Own benefits processes

with local and global vendors (Pension Plan, Meal Allowance, Vacations tracker, Health Insurance, etc.), including their implementation into the payroll system.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or HR Labor Relations.

At least 3 years

of centralized payroll processing experience, with a preference for systems like

ADP Streamline, ADP Celergo, or SD Worx Payroll Solutions

Understanding of, and experience with, the

Oracle HRIS System

is preferred.

Strong knowledge of relevant payroll, income tax laws, and regulations in a multi-country setting. Experience with severance and relocation preferred.

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (Proficiency Level).

Written and verbal communications skills in German (Advanced Level).

Strong understanding of payroll laws, high degree of accuracy, detail orientation, and strong analytical skills.

A collaborative team culture focus : enthusiasm for teaching and helping others.

Benefits

Hybrid position :

Work from home + Office flexibility.

Meal Allowance, Home Allowance & Work from Home equipment.

Health insurance, Life insurance and Pension Plan.

Wellness plan Benefit.

Flexible culture & International environment.

If you are interested in applying for this

Europe & Africa Payroll Specialist

role, please register your interest using the link below. Alternatively, please send your CV to [e-mail]

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re only able to contact those selected for the next stage of the process. If you haven’t heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful. Please continue to explore future opportunities at

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion / beliefs, or sexual orientation.