German Payroll Specialist

Location: Remote (UK-based client headquartered in Glasgow)
Contract: Project-Based / Fixed-Term (3 months +)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Our client is seeking an experienced German Payroll Specialist to join a supportive and collaborative team on a payroll project. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong German language skills to play a key role in ensuring payroll queries and processes are managed accurately and efficiently.

Fluent German language skills and previous payroll experience are essential.
Applications from candidates who do not possess both of these requirements will not be considered.

Working remotely as part of an established payroll team, you will support a dedicated payroll project, handling employee payroll queries and assisting with payroll administration and processing activities relating to the German workforce.

• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders in German and English.
• Support the processing and administration of German payroll activities.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and exceptions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Assist with payroll calculations, validations, and reconciliations.
• Support statutory payroll processes and deductions.
• Liaise with internal departments and external payroll providers where required.
• Ensure payroll activities are completed in line with deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Assist with payroll reporting and data analysis.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives throughout the project.

• Fluent German speaker, both written and verbal.
• Previous experience working within a payroll environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and payroll administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Confident using payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile payroll project.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Valuable experience within an established international payroll function.
• Competitive remuneration package.

If you are an experienced payroll professional with German language capability and payroll experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting project opportunity.