German speaking HR & Payroll Coordinator

Language Matters Company; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

International working environment

Job summary

Language Matters is seeking a German-speaking HR & Payroll Coordinator to coordinate HR administration across the employee lifecycle and support payroll processes in a fast-paced international environment.

You will manage onboarding, contracts, promotions, and leavers, maintain accurate records, ensure GDPR compliance, and work with Workday and Excel. English and German fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and payroll processes.
• Data accuracy and GDPR compliance in HR records.
• Fluency in English and German required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with HR systems and ticketing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR administration across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, changes, promotions, leavers).
• Prepare HR documents (contracts, offer letters, communications).
• Maintain employee records in HR systems ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Support monthly payroll administration with providers and Finance.
• Assist HR queries, inductions, and salary/performance review processes.

Skills

HR Administration

Payroll Administration

German language

English language

Excel

Workday

HR systems

Tools

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%.
• International working environment with exposure to multiple European markets.
• Opportunity to develop your HR Operations and payroll expertise.
• Collaborative and supportive HR team environment.

Location & Contract

• Germany
• Permanent

Region

• Europe
• Permanent

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