German speaking HR & Payroll Coordinator

Language Matters; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

International environment

Job summary

Language Matters in Roermond, Netherlands, is seeking a German-speaking HR & Payroll Coordinator to manage HR administration, payroll support, and GDPR-compliant records. You will liaise with Germany, Austria and the Netherlands teams, maintain HR systems, and prepare contracts and communications.

Fluent English and German required; strong Excel/Office skills and Workday knowledge beneficial. Join a collaborative international HR team offering growth in HR Operations and payroll across European

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a HR Coordinator or HR Administrator.
• HR and/or payroll administration experience supporting employees in Germany, Austria or the Netherlands.
• Fluent English and German; additional European languages advantageous.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using HR systems, employee databases or ticketing systems; Workday knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes, promotions and leavers.
• Prepare HR documentation, including contracts, offer letters, and employment-related communications.
• Maintain and update employee records across HR systems with GDPR compliance.
• Support monthly payroll administration with payroll providers and Finance.
• Be the first point of contact for HR queries and support salary and performance reviews.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll administration

Data accuracy

Communication

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

German speaking HR & Payroll Coordinator

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.

What’s on offer:

• EUR 35,000 – EUR 40,000 p/a + bonus of up to 20%.
• Location:Roermond, Netherlands
• International working environment with exposure to multiple European markets.
• Opportunity to develop your HR Operations and payroll expertise.
• Collaborative and supportive HR team environment.

German speaking HR & Payroll Coordinator

• Europe
• Permanent