Payroll Specialist(German Speaking) Role: German Payroll Specialist Pay Rate: £20.00 - £30.00 per hour Duration: Initial contract 5 months (high potential for extension or converted to a permanent contract) Location: Fully Remote Travel: Once per quarter to Darlington; rare occasional travel to Germany. The Opportunity Are you an expert in German payroll looking for the flexibility of a remote role with the stability of a global industry leader? We are seeking a high-caliber German Speaking Payroll Specialist to join a world-class Business Services team. This is not a standard "processing" job. You will be a subject matter expert, ensuring compliance in one of Europe's most complex legislative environments. While this starts as a contract, the intent is clear: we are looking for a long-term team member to evaluate for a permanent contract. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Processing: Manage payroll cycles for multiple German sites, ensuring 100% accuracy and strict adherence to SOx controls. Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal employees and external agencies regarding German tax, social security, illness insurance, and pension queries. Compliance & Audit: Navigate complex German legislation to ensure all filings are correct and lead the preparation for payroll audits. Process Improvement: Don't just follow the manual-improve it. You will participa...