HR Assistant – Expat Support & Payroll (Düsseldorf)

About the role

We are looking for a bilingual HR Assistant to join our Düsseldorf office and support expatriate employees and their families. The role combines expat onboarding, relocation assistance, and payroll administration in a dynamic, hybrid‑working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate expatriate onboarding, including visa, immigration, and required documentation.
• Provide ongoing support for relocation, accommodation, medical treatment, insurance and general settling‑in matters.
• Accompany expatriates to appointments with local authorities (residence registration, visa appointments, permit collections).
• Manage off‑boarding and return processes, including lease terminations, apartment handovers and deregistration.
• Liaise with real‑estate agents, landlords and government offices.
• Prepare monthly payroll (gross and net) using DATEV and handle related payments and invoices.
• Maintain the time‑recording system, control working time and support employee training.
• Assist the HR Manager with daily operations and ad‑hoc tasks.

Required profile

• Fluent oral and written English and German.
• Basic knowledge of payroll calculation, accounting, tax and social law.
• Previous experience in HR or a related support role.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving ability and proactive attitude.
• Right to work in Germany without sponsorship.

Required skills

• MS Office
• DATEV
• SAP

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time contract.
• Hybrid working model.
• Competitive salary €55 k‑€65 k per year.
• Opportunity to work in an international environment supporting expatriates.