Interim Payroll - Germany (Frankfurt)

Onsite: 3 days per week

Reporting to: People & Culture

Timeline: Ideally hired before year-end

The Role

This is a Payroll Analyst position focused on German payroll operations. The successful candidate must be hands-on, accurate, and capable of navigating regional tax variations. The role is based in Frankfurt, and the client expects 3 days per week onsite.

This person will help stabilise the function, and support the local payroll team.

Key Responsibilities

Run end-to-end payroll processes for Germany, covering multiple regions with different tax requirements.

Oversee approx. 25–30 Minijobbers, ensuring they remain within tax thresholds and proper classifications.

Handle standard payroll cycles, statutory changes, and variable components such as Christmas bonuses.

Produce payroll analysis and follow through fully (not just the initial data work).

Identify gaps, anticipate next steps, and raise issues rather than executing tasks in isolation.

Support People & Culture and partner with local payroll contacts to improve accuracy, compliance, and processes.

Help lift the performance of the current payroll operation.

Candidate Profile

The client specifically needs someone who is:

Experienced in German payroll across multiple tax regions.

A competent payroll analyst with strong compliance knowledge.

Proactive — someone who thinks beyond "point-and-click" execution.

Able to operate independently and take full ownership of their work.

Strong communicator who isn't afraid to challenge or ask questions.

Frankfurt-based or willing to commute three days per week.