German speaking HR Coordinator

Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd, on behalf of an international organisation, seeks a German-speaking HR Coordinator to join the regional HR Operations team in London. The assignment is temporary for 1-2 months.

You will support employees and managers throughout the lifecycle, focusing on accurate HR data and efficient processes. Based in the UK, you will coordinate onboarding, changes, payroll support and HR communications, working with multi-country teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR coordination across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience onboarding, contracts, promotions, probation reviews and leavers.
• GDPR-compliant management of HR records and data accuracy.
• Support monthly payroll alongside payroll providers and Finance.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR administration across lifecycle (onboarding, changes, promotions, probation, leavers).
• Prepare HR documents (contracts, letters, communications).
• Maintain employee records and GDPR-compliant data in HR systems.
• Support monthly payroll with payroll providers, Finance and stakeholders.
• Act as first HR contact; support HR projects, inductions and salary/performance cycles.

Skills

German language

English language

HR coordination

Excel

Microsoft Office

Tools

Workday

HR databases

Ticketing systems

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).

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.