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Payroll Specialist

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 24 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

1646 open roles

Overview

Salary
€50,000 - €55,000 a year

About €2,960 - €3,210 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Fixed-term contract
English
Required

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

The Payroll Specialist requires:

  • High level of English, both written and spoken.
  • High attention to detail and rigor, ensuring the accuracy and quality of information in payroll processes.
  • Solid knowledge of payroll, understanding its structure, processes, and main implications.
  • Organizational and planning capacity, especially for working with payroll calendars and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Process orientation, with the ability to follow established procedures and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Autonomy and a sense of responsibility, assuming the management and follow-up of their tasks from start to finish.
  • Adaptability, being able to handle changes, different priorities, and business needs with ease.
  • Proactivity and perseverance, especially when following up on pending matters and resolving possible incidents.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills, as they will have regular contact with employees, external providers, and different internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to structure and organize their own work autonomously, relying on information provided by colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Comfort working in an international and cross-functional environment, collaborating with other Payroll professionals responsible for different countries.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A 3-month temporary position is offered with the possibility of contract extension.

  • Salary: between €50,000 and €55,000 gross per year.
  • Hybrid modality: 3 days per week in the office and 2 days of teleworking, with some flexibility.

The role

Important pharmaceutical company. Temporary position - 3-month leave cover.

  • Important pharmaceutical company.
  • Temporary position - 3-month leave cover.

What you'll do

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for:

  • Managing and supporting payroll processes for different countries, mainly the United Kingdom, Belgium, and the Netherlands, ensuring correct execution and compliance with established deadlines.
  • Coordinating and monitoring external payroll providers, guaranteeing the correct transmission of information and resolution of possible incidents.
  • Managing and resolving employee inquiries related to payroll, administrative processes, and labor documentation.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with different departments, such as Human Resources, Finance, Sales, and Office Management, ensuring efficient communication and coordination.
  • Supervising and managing documentation and administrative processes related to the Payroll and Human Resources areas.
  • Guaranteeing the accuracy and quality of information, performing the necessary checks and paying special attention to detail.
  • Meeting payroll calendars and deadlines, prioritizing tasks and coordinating with the different stakeholders involved.
  • Collaborating with international Payroll teams, sharing information and best practices, and providing support in processes that require it.
  • Contributing to the improvement and optimization of internal processes, identifying opportunities to reinforce the efficiency and organization of the area.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

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.

Industry
Staffing

In their own words

About the company & team

A pharmaceutical company specialized in dermatology and considered one of the world leaders in skin health, is looking for a Payroll Specialist.

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