HR & Payroll Specialist Location: Bad Homburg, GermanyA respected global organisation with a strong scientific and technology-driven culture, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist with solid payroll expertise. Operating from the Bad Homburg office, you will support European HR operations and must live within a reasonable commuting distance.The Opportunity:You will play a key role in daily HR operations, managing communication with external payroll providers, supporting onboarding and offboarding, maintaining employee records, and ensuring policies and benefits remain accurate and up to date. This role is well suited to a hands-on HR professional who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working with sensitive information.Key Responsibilities:General Administration & ComplianceSupport tender processes and maintain documentation.Maintain and update internal policies aligned with legal and regulatory requirements.Assist with company events and travel arrangements.Run and update reports; support special projects.Human ResourcesSupport HR initiatives, policies, and systems.Administer company benefits.Coordinate with external payroll providers across Europe.Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee conversations.Assist with time-recording processes.Maintain accurate HR files and records.Provide support across additional HR duties as needed.QualificationsGeneral education; HR administration training preferred.4-5 years' HR experience with exposure to office communication systems.Proven payroll experience.Fluent in German and English.What's OfferedCompetitive salary and benefits.A collaborative, international work environment within a mission-driven organisation.If you are a detail-oriented HR Generalist seeking a varied and meaningful role, we welcome your application.Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.