German language Payroll Specialist - Remote

• Location: Remote (Work from Home)
• Job Type: Full-time

Are you fluent in German?

Do you bring strong experience of end-to-end Payroll?

A newly-created post working for a highly successful, large multinational, this role is pivotal in managing multi-country payroll tasks with a focus on Germany. You will ensure timely and accurate data delivery to our outsourced vendor, maintaining compliance with legal standards. This remote position offers a chance to handle complex payroll functions in a dynamic, international environment.

• Execute routine payroll tasks and ensure timely submission of payroll data to local providers, for a German payroll of 600 staff, plus some other smaller payrolls.
• Manage employee benefit schemes in Germany and support harmonisation and reconciliation efforts.
• Ensure correct and punctual salary payments, including deductions and compliance with legal requirements.
• Serve as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries and escalate operational issues as needed.
• Follow internal controls, support audits, and ensure adherence to payroll regulations.
• Identify and implement payroll process enhancements; maintain documentation and attend regular training.
• Prepare payroll reports, year-end filings, and support tax and social security compliance.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, supporting payroll projects and initiatives across EMEAI.

• Vocational qualification or upper secondary education in business, finance, or administration; payroll certifications preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in multi-country payroll, with strong expertise in German payroll laws, systems, and compliance.
• Fluent in German and English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Proficient in payroll systems and time & attendance tools; capable of interpreting regulatory changes and assessing their impact.
• Hands-on experience with payroll transitions and implementations across regions.
• Strong communicator, problem solver, and conflict resolver with a customer service mindset.
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable to shifting priorities and change.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to excellence and continuous process improvement.

• Work-life balance with a remote working setup.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Share Incentive plan
• Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion, and ID&E programmes.

To apply for the EMEAI Payroll Specialist position, please submit your CV online today, as the client will move quickly through interviews to appoint a successful candidate.