The English-language job board for Spain

Payroll and HR Administration Manager

On-site in Barcelona·Added 2 days ago

Catenon

250 open roles

Apply

Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Catenon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 8+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Formación universitaria en Relaciones Laborales, Derecho o áreas afines.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• University degree in Labor Relations, Law, or related fields.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in payroll and personnel administration.
• Experience in complex environments with a high volume of employees.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Analytical, organized profile with a focus on continuous improvement.

The role

An important national business group is looking to hire an HR Operations & Payroll Manager to contribute to the development and evolution of personnel administration processes within a dynamic and constantly transforming corporate environment.
The selected person will have a key role in the coordination of payroll processes, personnel administration, and employee support, participating actively in optimization projects, data analysis, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Coordinate and oversee payroll and personnel administration processes, ensuring the quality and reliability of information.
• Manage relationships with specialized vendors and ensure compliance with established service levels.
• Oversee hiring processes, personnel movements, labor incidents, and document management.
• Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and Social Security obligations.
• Prepare reports and analyses related to personnel costs, management indicators, and area reporting.
• Participate in process improvement, automation, and HR digitalization initiatives.
• Collaborate in managing compensation and benefits programs.
• Provide support and guidance to employees and managers on personnel administration matters.
• Contribute to developing policies and procedures that improve the employee experience and operational efficiency.

About Catenon

Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.

Industry: Recruitment
Website: catenon.com