German HR Payroll

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

Job summary

Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd is recruiting on behalf of an international organisation for a German-speaking HR Coordinator to join the regional HR Operations team on a temporary 1-2 month assignment in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on HR administration, payroll support, data accuracy and GDPR compliance within a fast-paced, international environment.

You will develop and maintain HR records, assist with contracts and communications, coordinate onboarding and leavers, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as HR Coordinator or HR Administrator.
• Payroll administration experience.
• Fluent English and German; knowledge of GDPR and data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Prepare contracts, offer letters and communications.
• Maintain employee records with GDPR compliance.
• Support monthly payroll administration with stakeholders.
• Assist with HR projects, inductions and training.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll administration

Data accuracy

GDPR compliance

Excel

MS Office

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.