German Speaking Payroll Specialist in Darlington)

New Appointments Group; Darlington; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a German-speaking Payroll Specialist for a remote role with occasional travel to Darlington. You will process payroll for German sites, requiring strong knowledge of German payroll legislation and experience with SAP. Join a diverse and inclusive environment with the potential for contract extension or a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German at a professional level.
• Solid knowledge of payroll legislation in Germany.
• Experience using SAP and proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for German sites in compliance with local legislation.
• Liaise with internal departments on payroll matters.
• Drive and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fluent German

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Customer focus

Education

Professional knowledge of German payroll legislation

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: German-Speaking Payroll Specialist (Remote, UK-Based)

Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Darlington, UK)

Contract Duration: August 2025 - December 2025

We are looking for a German-speaking Payroll Specialist to work for our large international client from August through to December 2025, initially on a temporary basis with the strong potential for extension or a permanent position.

This is a remote role with quarterly travel to the Darlington office and maybe rare travel to Germany if required.

Key Responsibilities:

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Process payroll for German sites in compliance with local legislation and internal controls

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Liaise with internal departments and external agencies on payroll-related matters

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Respond to queries on tax, social security, illness, and insurance-including audits

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Maintain accurate documentation and workflow procedures

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Support and attend virtual customer meetings related to payroll in Germany

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Drive and participate in process improvement initiatives

Requirements:

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Fluent German (professional level)

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Solid knowledge of German payroll legislation

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Experience using SAP

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Proficient in Microsoft Excel

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Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and customer focus

Desirable Competencies:

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Strong communication and collaboration skills

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Understanding of payroll and HR compliance standards

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Experience working in a shared services or multinational environment

You will be working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.