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Payroll Specialist / HR Analytics

Hybrid in Bilbao·Added 3 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Bilbao
Contract
Permanent contract
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Attractive compensation package
  • Excellent team environment
  • 2 remote work days
  • Employee benefits
  • Location: Bilbao

The role

Leading multinational company is looking to hire a Payroll Specialist / HR Analytics due to expansion of the HR department. You will help with the comprehensive management and analysis of HR data (integration, standardization, quality, and reporting) to generate reliable insights and support decision-making, including monitoring personnel costs.

  • Leading multinational company located in Bilbao
  • Great opportunity for growth in an expanding area

What you'll do

Reporting to the HR Controlling Manager, you will participate in the comprehensive management and analysis of the entire payroll process and HR data (integration, standardization, quality, and reporting) to generate reliable insights and support decision-making, including monitoring personnel costs. You will participate in improvement projects and provide cross-functional support to the HR Operations & Controlling area, promoting a data-driven culture and ensuring process efficiency.

Your responsibilities will be:

Data management:

  • Execution, management, and control of the entire payroll process.
  • Preparation and transformation of data for subsequent use in analysis.
  • Managing and analyzing large volumes of HR-related data.
  • Integrating information from different systems (HRIS, payroll, ATS).
  • Promoting a data-driven culture within HR.

Controls and reporting

  • Performing the appropriate controls to ensure data reliability and quality. Preparing reports and dashboards for decision-making.
  • Monitoring personnel costs.

Projects and other duties

  • Participating in development projects that help improve or implement process improvements within the department.
  • Performing other related duties not mentioned above within the HR Operation & Controlling department.

Education

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources, with a specialization in data.
  • Proven experience in payroll preparation and review.
  • A Master's degree in People Analytics, Business Analytics, Big Data, or similar is a plus.

Experience

  • 3-5 years of experience in similar payroll functions.
  • Required knowledge of SAP and Advanced Excel.
  • Knowledge of HR Analytics is a plus.

Knowledge

  • Power BI
  • Advanced Excel.
  • SAP SuccessFactors.
  • SQL (basic queries for data extraction)

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.

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