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Payroll Specialist

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 19 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Nationale-Nederlanden doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 4+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A role with real impact on people You will be responsible for critical processes for our employees, guaranteeing a reliable, close, and high-quality experience.

Participation in improvement and automation projects You will have the opportunity to drive new ways of working, using technology, automation, and artificial intelligence to increase the efficiency of the area.

International environment You will collaborate with external providers, global teams, and different stakeholders, developing a broad vision of the Payroll function in a multinational company.

Continuous professional development You will be part of a team that encourages constant learning, knowledge exchange, and internal growth.

Flexibility and wellbeing You will work in a hybrid environment, with a culture centered on people and the balance between personal and professional life.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Having at least 4-5 years of experience in Payroll positions within multinational environments, because it will allow you to operate with autonomy in complex processes and manage different interlocutors.

  • Having solid knowledge of Spanish labor, tax, and Social Security legislation, fundamental to guaranteeing regulatory compliance and the correct management of incidents.

  • Experience managing taxes, expatriates (expats), and international mobility processes, adding value in situations that require a more specialized vision.

  • Having coordinated with external payroll providers, supervising processes, validating results, and ensuring service quality.

  • Mastering personnel administration processes, including registrations, terminations, contractual modifications, incidents, salary variables, and document management.

  • Having a minimum English level of B2, as you will collaborate with international teams and providers.

  • Handling Excel at an advanced level, facilitating analysis, reconciliations, and information validation.

  • Feeling interest in automation, artificial intelligence, and continuous improvement, because we want to continue evolving the way we work.

  • Having a proactive and analytical mindset, capable of investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and proposing sustainable solutions.

The role

Would you like to be part of a team where payroll is much more than an administrative process?

If you enjoy combining technical knowledge, attention to detail, and continuous improvement, this role will allow you to have a direct impact on our employees' experience. You will be a key figure in ensuring the correct management of payroll, taxes, and personnel administration processes, contributing to people receiving quality service at every stage of their employment cycle. At NN España, you will find an environment where your experience will be valued and where you can continue to develop professionally. You will work in a company that bets on innovation, digitalization, and continuous improvement, with a Human Resources team oriented toward generating value for the business and for people.

Guarantee the efficient, accurate, and compliant management of payroll, personnel administration, and tax processes in Spain, acting as a technical reference for employees and stakeholders, while driving continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to the strategy and evolution of the Human Resources team.

What you'll do

  • You will manage the full payroll cycle in coordination with external providers, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with deadlines.

  • You will supervise taxes, social security, expatriate processes, and obligations associated with labor and tax administration.

  • You will resolve inquiries and incidents related to payroll, compensation, benefits, and personnel administration, offering an excellent experience to employees.

  • You will coordinate registrations, terminations, contractual modifications, salary variables, and any updates necessary for correct payroll management.

  • You will collaborate with internal teams and providers to guarantee compliance with current labor, tax, and Social Security legislation.

  • You will drive process improvements, automations, and digitalization initiatives that increase the operational efficiency of the area.

  • You will analyze data and trends to identify optimization opportunities and strengthen decision-making within the HR team.

Would you like to be part of a team that is transforming the Payroll function?

If you are looking for a position to combine technical expertise, impact on people, and continuous improvement within an international company that bets on professional development, this could be your next opportunity at NN España. We would love to meet you.

Common questions (and clear answers)

"Is it a position focused solely on payroll execution?" No. In addition to guaranteeing correct payroll management, you will participate in process improvements, transformation projects, automation, and operational optimization.

"Will I have contact with employees and other areas?" Yes. You will be a point of reference for inquiries related to payroll, taxation, and personnel administration, collaborating with employees, providers, and various internal teams.

"Is there room to propose improvements?" Absolutely. We are looking for a curious person, with initiative and a desire to question processes to find more efficient ways of working.

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In Nationale-Nederlanden we are committed with diversity. We are proud to be an inclusive organization and we offer equal opportunities, regardless of race, cultural background, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, and sexual orientation. One of our core values is taking care of our employees so they can give their best within a respectful environment.

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