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Payroll Administrator (English C1)

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 17 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Michael Page España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

International environment

Base compensation + bonus + side benefits

3 days at the office and 2 days at home

The role

Payroll Admin - English C1

  • Payroll Admin - English C1
  • Michael Page SSC

What you'll do

Reporting to the Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist, this role is responsible for supporting employee lifecycle administration, with a particular focus on joiner, leaver, and benefits administration processes. The role ensures that payroll-related information associated with employee hires, terminations, and benefits changes is accurately maintained and processed, while supporting compliance with company policies and local legislation. By delivering efficient and accurate administration, the role helps ensure payroll accuracy and a seamless employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle

  • Support the administration of employee lifecycle processes, with a primary focus on onboarding, offboarding, and employee benefits administration.
  • Coordinate joiner and leaver documentation and related payroll inputs in partnership with the payroll provider, 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 payroll processing and compliance requirements.
  • Liaise with payroll providers, benefits vendors, legal advisors, and other external partners to support the effective delivery of employee administration and payroll processes.
  • Respond to employee queries relating to onboarding, offboarding, benefits, payroll administration, and related employee lifecycle matters.
  • Support payroll administration activities, including employee changes, settlements, payroll reporting, and other payroll-related transactions throughout the employee lifecycle.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll, benefits, and employee administration processes, efficiency, and employee experience.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • 1-2 years of experience in payroll administration, employee lifecycle administration, HR operations, or a payroll outsourcing environment is preferred.
  • Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Fluent 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.
  • Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of accuracy.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external providers.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Registro y envío del CV

  2. Contacto del consultor especializado

    With a consultor especializado de Michael Page

    Si detectan que tu experiencia y motivaciones encajan con los valores y necesidades de una empresa final, se pondrán en contacto contigo para iniciar el proceso de selección: conocerán tus expectativas, resolverán tus dudas y te ayudarán a preparar cada fase del proceso.

  3. Entrevista con la empresa

    With an empresa cliente

    Si tu candidatura avanza, te ayudaremos a prepararte para la entrevista con información útil sobre la empresa, su cultura y lo que buscan en un perfil como el tuyo.

  4. Fase final y negociación · With an empresa cliente

  • Las fases finales las define la empresa cliente: Michael Page actúa como intermediario y la entrevista y la decisión son de la empresa final.
  • El acompañamiento continúa después de la firma del contrato.
  • Michael Page no puede acompañar a todos los candidatos; registrarte y mantener el perfil actualizado te abre la puerta a futuros procesos.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

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