Payroll Administrator - Spanish Speaking

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Salary: €28,000 – €30,000
• Languages: English and Spanish (fluent)
• Experience: 1–2 years

WHAT'S THE PROJECT?

The project is that you bring your talent and your ambition to a leading global recruitment and professional services consultancy in Barcelona. Operating across more than 35 countries worldwide, the company connects top talent with industry-leading organisations across multiple sectors. Reporting directly to the Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting employee lifecycle processes, ensuring payroll accuracy, and delivering a seamless experience for employees across the organisation.

AND WHAT'S MY ROLE IN THIS?

As Payroll Specialist, you will take ownership of employee lifecycle administration and ensure accurate, timely payroll processing.

• Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee benefits administration from end to end
• Coordinate joiner and leaver documentation and payroll inputs in partnership with external payroll providers, legal advisors, and internal stakeholders
• Administer employee benefits and flexible compensation programmes, ensuring all payroll-related changes are communicated and processed accurately
• Prepare, validate, and maintain employee data, records, and documentation to support compliance with company policies and local legislation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee queries regarding onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and payroll administration
• Support daily payroll administration activities, including employee changes, settlements, and payroll reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll efficiency, benefits administration, and employee experience

OK, AND WHAT DO YOU NEED?

• 1–2 years of experience in payroll administration, HR operations, employee lifecycle management, or a payroll outsourcing environment
• Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and spoken)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong knowledge of MS Office applications
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and analytics tools
• Knowledge of local labor relations and payroll compliance requirements

THAT'S IT?

You're the kind of person who brings high numerical precision, analytical problem-solving, and strong attention to detail to your work. You handle confidential information with discretion, collaborate effectively with internal teams and external providers, and stay organised while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.