German HR Coordinator

Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd on behalf of an international organisation is seeking a German-speaking HR Coordinator to support payroll and employee lifecycle in a fast-paced European-based team.

You will manage onboarding, contracts, and HR records, assist with salary processes, ensure GDPR compliance, and collaborate with payroll providers across Germany, Austria or the Netherlands. Fluent English and German required; Workday knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR administration and payroll support in a multinational environment.
• Strong data accuracy and GDPR compliance awareness.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word; familiarity with HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR administration across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, changes, promotions, leavers).
• Prepare HR documentation including contracts and letters.
• Maintain accurate employee records and GDPR compliance.
• Support monthly payroll administration with payroll providers and Finance.
• Serve as first point of contact for HR queries and assist with salary review processes.

Skills

German language

English language

HR administration

Excel

Tools

Workday

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of an international organisation operating across multiple European markets, known for delivering premium customer experiences and fostering a collaborative, people-focused culture. They are looking for a German speaking HR Coordinator to join their regional HR Operations team and play a key role in supporting employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle. This is a temporary position (1-2 months).

As a HR Coordinator, you will provide high-quality HR administration, support HR systems and payroll processes, and ensure employee records remain accurate and compliant. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented HR Coordinator with HR administration and payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate HR administration activities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, promotions, probation reviews and leavers.
• Prepare HR documentation, including contracts, offer letters, employee communications and employment-related correspondence.
• Maintain and update employee records across HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and GDPR compliance.
• Support monthly payroll administration, working closely with payroll providers, Finance and internal stakeholders.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, support HR projects, inductions and training activities, and assist with annual salary and performance review processes.

Profile:

• Previous experience as a HR Coordinator, HR Administrator or in a similar HR operations role.
• HR and/or payroll administration experience supporting employees in Germany, Austria or the Netherlands.
• Fluent English and German is essential. Additional European languages would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using HR systems, employee databases or ticketing systems. Workday knowledge would be highly beneficial.