German HR Coordinator

Confidential; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential is seeking a German-speaking HR Coordinator to join its regional HR Operations team on a temporary 1-2 month basis. You will handle HR administration, support HR systems and payroll processes, and help maintain compliant employee records across the lifecycle in a fast-paced international environment.

The role requires fluent English and German, strong Excel and Office skills, and experience with HR systems (Workday would be beneficial).

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations and payroll administration.
• Experience with GDPR/compliance in HR processes.
• Experience supporting employees in Germany, Austria or the Netherlands.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes, promotions and leavers.
• Prepare HR documents such as contracts, offer letters and employee communications.
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR systems ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Support monthly payroll administration in collaboration with payroll providers and Finance.
• Act as first point of contact for HR queries and support salary and performance review processes.

Connaissances

HR Administration

Payroll Administration

German language

English language

Excel

Office Suite

HR systems

Workday knowledge

Description du poste

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.