German-Speaking Payroll Specialist

Location - Darlington (Remote)

Salary - £20.63-£22.93 per hour

Full-time hours

Temporary until December 2025 | Potential for extension or permanent contract

Why join our client:

Our client, a global industry leader, is seeking a highly motivated German-speaking Payroll Specialist to join their collaborative CBS team.

This is a fully remote opportunity with minimal travel requirements—just once per quarter to the Darlington site, and rare travel to Germany as needed.

You'll be joining an organisation committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and developing top-tier talent. The successful candidate may be offered a permanent role upon completion of the initial assignment.

Key benefits:

* Remote working

* Competitive hourly rate

* Long-term opportunity with scope for contract extension

Duties include:

* Managing payroll processing per legal frameworks and SOX controls

* In this role, you'll ensure accurate and compliant payroll operations across multiple German sites.

* Handling internal and external payroll-related queries, audits, and compliance checks

* Maintaining up-to-date documentation and procedure manuals

* Supporting improvement initiatives across departments

* Attending virtual customer meetings and providing expert payroll support to German clients

What we're looking for:

* Fluency in German (professional level)

* Strong understanding of German legislation and payroll compliance

* Knowledge of applicable tax and social security laws

* Experience using SAP

* Proficient in Excel

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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