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Payroll Specialist

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We are currently looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll team, part of our People Services Division, based in Spain.

Your role will encompass:

  • Manage end-to-end payroll operations for Spain and support payroll activities across other European countries, ensuring full compliance with local legislation and regulations.

  • Partner with global payroll, HR, finance teams and external vendors to ensure accurate, efficient and timely payroll delivery.

  • Drive payroll process improvements, standardization initiatives and transformation projects, while proactively identifying and mitigating payroll risks.

  • Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and management analyses, ensuring data accuracy and operational excellence.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee and manager queries related to payroll, benefits and HR operations, delivering a high-quality service experience.

  • Collaborate with HR teams and Centers of Excellence to support benefits administration, ensure process compliance and continuously enhance HR service delivery.

What you bring to the role:

  • A degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.

  • 3–5+ years’ experience in payroll, with a sound knowledge of Spanish legislation on payroll, tax and compliance requirements.

  • Experience in HR operations, employee services or benefits administration is an advantage.

  • Experience of working with payroll providers and HRIS platforms; knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors is highly valued.

  • Excellent command of English and fluency in Spanish.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Customer-focused, detail-oriented and able to handle confidential information with discretion.

  • A Master’s degree or an MBA will be considered an advantage.

Share the same Value Based Behaviors:

  • People & Personal growth

  • Results orientation & Safety excellence

  • Collaboration & Trust

  • Empathy & Effective communication

  • Flexibility & Adaptability

Your Benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration package

  • Group Health Insurance Plan

  • Monthly meal allowance

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