Updated June 30th 2025

Germany - Employer of Record (EOR)

Learn what you need to expand your business and hire compliantly in Germany while simplifying HR processes with Justworks EOR.

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Quick Facts on Hiring in Germany

Everything you need to know about hiring in Germany at a glance.

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Population

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. million

Population

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Berlin

Capital city

German, English

Languages

. trillion (USD)

GDP

Public Holidays

Grow Your Team in Germany with Justworks EOR

If you’re exploring the possibilities of hiring in Germany, don’t be intimidated. A global employer of record (EOR) provider like Justworks can help you streamline international hiring with high-touch localized support. We’ll equip you with everything you need to bring on and manage employees in Germany, so you can skip the time and costs of setting up a local entity. 

With Justworks, you’ll get insights from our experts that will help you:

  • Manage international payments, payroll, employment contracts, and statutory benefits

  • Navigate payroll deductions, taxes, and other hyper-specific HR processes

  • Support employees from onboarding to offboarding and everything in between

  • Save money and time otherwise spent figuring out how to set up a local entity

Here’s What You Should Know Before Hiring in Germany

Compensation & Benefits

When hiring a new employee in Germany, employers can expect typical payroll costs. This includes benefits like health insurance, salary, pension, unemployment insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation. Employers must also account for paid time off and other types of leave.

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Hiring in Germany with an EOR

Ready to start hiring talent in Germany with Justworks EOR? Here’s how you can expect the process to look: 

  1. Identify a candidate you wish to add to your team

  2. Collaborate with a global EOR provider such as Justworks

  3. Start the onboarding process for employees, including enrollment in local benefits and pension schemes

  4. Manage ongoing tasks such as payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and other HR operations specific to Germany

Expanding your team internationally might seem challenging, but with Justworks, you can approach it confidently. Our EOR services offer personalized support to ensure compliant and smooth hiring.

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Insights Into the German Hiring Market

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.
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Ready to Hire Confidently in Germany?

Justworks EOR makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Germany and beyond more quickly. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.

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