German HR Payroll

Language Matters Company; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Language Matters Company seeks a German-speaking HR Coordinator to join their HR Operations team for a 1–2 month temporary assignment. You will support HR administration, payroll processes and employee lifecycle activities across European markets in a fast-paced setting.

Role requires fluent English and German, strong Excel/Office skills, and prior HR systems experience (Workday a plus). Based in London with on-site duties at 3rd Floor, 9 Irving Street.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and payroll support across multiple European markets.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy in HR records.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office suite; familiarity with HR databases.
• Ability to manage HR documentation and employee communications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR administration across the employee lifecycle including onboarding and changes.
• Prepare and maintain HR documentation such as contracts and letters.
• Maintain employee records across HR systems ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Support monthly payroll administration with payroll providers and Finance.
• Assist with HR projects, inductions and salary/performance review processes.

Skills

HR coordination

HR administration

Payroll administration

Data accuracy

Tools

Excel

Workday

HRIS

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.

3rd Floor, 9 Irving Street, London, WC2H 7AH