Payroll Specialist

Randstad CPE; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industry leader is seeking a German Payroll Specialist to manage payroll cycles and ensure compliance with German legislation. This remote role involves serving as a key point of contact for payroll queries and preparing for audits. Candidates should possess several years of experience in processing German payroll, fluency in German and English, and strong proficiency in SAP and Excel. The position starts as a contract with the intention for a permanent role highlighted.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience processing German payroll is essential.
• In-depth understanding of German tax, social security, and employment laws is required.
• Experience working within a highly regulated environment (SOx knowledge is advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll cycles for multiple German sites ensuring accuracy.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with German legislation and prepare for audits.
• Improve manual processes and streamline workflows.
• Attend virtual meetings in Germany for payroll consultancy.

Skills

Fluent German

Fluent English

SAP proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

SAP (Payroll modules)

Job description

Payroll Specialist (German Speaking)

Role: German Payroll Specialist. Pay Rate: £20.00 - £30.00 per hour. Duration: Initial contract 5 months (high potential for extension or conversion to a permanent contract). Location: Fully Remote. Travel: Once per quarter to Darlington; rare occasional travel to Germany.

The Opportunity

Are you an expert in German payroll looking for the flexibility of a remote role with the stability of a global industry leader? We are seeking a high-caliber German Speaking Payroll Specialist to join a world-class Business Services team. This is not a standard "processing" job. You will be a subject matter expert, ensuring compliance in one of Europe’s most complex legislative environments. While this starts as a contract, the intent is clear: we are looking for a long-term team member to evaluate for a permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Processing: Manage payroll cycles for multiple German sites, ensuring 100% accuracy and strict adherence to SOx controls.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal employees and external agencies regarding German tax, social security, illness insurance, and pension queries.
• Compliance & Audit: Navigate complex German legislation to ensure all filings are correct and lead the preparation for payroll audits.
• Process Improvement: Improve manual processes, participate in continuous improvement projects to streamline document workflows and SAP procedures.
• Stakeholder Management: Attend virtual and occasional on-site meetings in Germany to provide payroll consultancy and support to local management.

Technical Requirements

• Language: Native or professional-level fluency in German and English (written and spoken).
• Experience: Several years of hands-on experience processing German payroll is essential.
• Software: Strong proficiency in SAP (Payroll modules) and advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of German tax, social security, and employment laws.
• Background: Experience working within a highly regulated environment (familiarity with SOx or similar internal audit controls is a major advantage).

Apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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