Payroll Specialist with Spanish and English

With offices in multiple European locations, our client is looking for a Spanish and English -speaking Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role will be essential in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations across different regions while optimizing processes and improving overall efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a meticulous payroll professional with a proactive attitude, combining technical know-how with problem-solving skills to ensure smooth payroll execution and adherence to regulations.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing for Spain in coordination with various teams, reporting to the Spanish Senior Payroll Manager
• Address employee questions regarding payroll, tax calculations, and social security contributions
• Ensure adherence to labour regulations for employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and tax filings
• Manage tax declarations and reporting according to the established calendar while overseeing social security contributions and payroll-related taxes
• Stay informed about local labour laws and introduce process enhancements to improve payroll operations
• Prepare payroll reports for Finance and other departments, conducting payroll analyses to support workforce planning
• Support payroll system upgrades and digital transformation initiatives to optimize processes
• Develop and maintain internal payroll guidelines, provide system expertise, and train internal teams as needed
• Handle payroll-related documentation, leave management, and employee status changes in compliance with legal requirements
• Contribute to the design and optimization of pension plans, social benefits, and flexible compensation programs while advising the Sales team on payroll regulations across different markets

Core Skills / Experience

• Expertise in payroll management, ensuring accuracy, compliance with Spanish labour laws, and proper tax filings
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, maintaining precise records and validating payroll calculations
• Proficiency in payroll software such as A3 Innuva, Siltra, Sistema Red, or similar tools
• Experience in optimizing payroll processes through automation and efficiency improvements
• Solid understanding of social security systems, pension plans, and employee benefits
• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, and other departments to align payroll operations with business needs
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments, handling multiple payroll processes with accuracy and efficiency
• Clear and professional communication skills to provide payroll insights and support cross-functional teams
• Previous experience managing payroll in Spain, with additional exposure to UK or other European payroll processes being a plus
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach, eager to learn and expand payroll expertise across new regions

What's on offer

• Permanent Contract
• Option to work remotely from abroad for a few weeks each year
• Medical Health Insurance
• Access to Learning Platform
• Referral Bonus Program

Our recruitment process

• Step 1 : Interview with our Recruiter to get to know you better
• Step 2 : Interview with a Senior Payroll Specialist
• Step 3 : Interview with the Hiring Manager