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Chief of Staff to the EVP

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added over a year ago

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SD Worx

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
SD Worx doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
German
The ad asks for German, or counts it in your favour.
Italian
The ad asks for Italian, or counts it in your favour.
Polish
The ad asks for Polish, or counts it in your favour.
Be near Barcelona for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Significant experience in business or strategic consulting, ideally gained within a consultancy environment.
Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and operating effectively within complex, matrixed organisations.
Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver cross-functional programmes or transformation initiatives from strategy through execution.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High degree of discretion, integrity, and sound judgement.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and bring clarity in fast-paced environments.
Skilled in facilitating discussions, managing stakeholder expectations, and addressing differing perspectives constructively.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing demands.
Ability to identify risks, anticipate challenges, and implement actions that support sustainable change.
Proactive, hands-on, and execution-oriented.
Collaborative team player who builds trust and strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Demonstrates a change leadership mindset, curious, empathetic, and committed to enabling others through change.
Comfortable balancing strategic vision with operational detail.
Adaptable and resilient, with a continuous learning mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Comfortable travelling regularly and being physically present where change is happening to build relationships and drive impact.

Languages

Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Italian, Polish or German will be an asset.

The role

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices in Europe and Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life and turn HR into a value source for our clients and their people.

Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from salary payment to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent. Are you ready to join us?

What you'll do

The Chief of Staff serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Executive Vice President (EVP), helping drive strategic priorities across the Central and Southern Europe cluster. Working across multiple business units and countries, the role leads cross-functional initiatives, supports operational effectiveness, and fosters alignment on key business objectives. Acting as an extension of the EVP, the Chief of Staff facilitates decision-making, communication, and execution to enable business performance and sustainable growth.

Support the EVP in defining and tracking strategic priorities across the Central and Southern Europe cluster.
Lead or coordinate strategic initiatives, ensuring timely execution and alignment with broader company goals.
Prepare briefing materials, business cases, and decision documents for key meetings.
Translate high-level goals into actionable plans.
Drive cadence and quality of EVP-level meetings (e.g. leadership team meetings, quarterly reviews).
Monitor progress on key projects and ensure follow-through on action items.
Identify and resolve risks, bottlenecks or misalignments across teams.
Serve as a liaison between the EVP and internal and external stakeholders across multiple countries and business units.
Draft internal communications, presentations, and reports on behalf of the EVP.
Ensure consistent messaging and alignment across business units.
Provide analytical support, insights and actionable recommendations to inform executive decisions.
Conduct research, synthesize data, and prepare recommendations on strategic topics.
Act as a sounding board for the EVP on complex or sensitive matters.
Lead or support high-impact, cross-functional projects that do not have a natural home in the organization.
Step in as interim project lead or problem-solver where needed.

Hiring process

3 steps5 interviewsa task to do

Application
Recruiter interview
With a recruiter
A phone or video interview if your profile matches the role.
Interviews with the hiring manager
With hiring manager and key stakeholders · 1–3 sessions
Meet the hiring manager and possibly other key stakeholders.
Case interview or assessment
Not every role
Included for some roles.
Reference checks
Job offer

SD Worx says it usually responds to applications within a week.

About SD Worx

SD Worx is a European HR and payroll services provider headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. The company specializes in payroll administration, HR administration, and related software solutions, operating across multiple European countries with a strong focus on local expertise and compliance. With a workforce of several thousand employees, SD Worx serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large international corporations, and is recognized as a leading player in the European HR services market.

SD Worx has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, where they deliver payroll and HR services to both Spanish and international companies. The company is known for its international and multicultural work environment, actively hiring professionals from across Europe, including roles for SAP SuccessFactors consultants, payroll specialists, and HR operations staff. For international professionals, SD Worx offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, cross-border environment, leveraging their language skills (e.g., German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish) and expertise in various HR and payroll systems, making it an attractive employer for those looking to build a career in the European HR tech sector.

Industry: HR Payroll
Founded: 1945
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Antwerp, Belgium
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: sdworx.com

Good to know if you are moving

SD Worx actively hires international professionals, with many roles explicitly requiring language skills such as German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, or Danish, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
The company has a strong presence in Spain (Madrid and Barcelona), offering opportunities to work on Spanish payroll projects while being part of a European-wide organization.
Many roles are client-facing and require fluency in a specific European language, so language skills are a key asset for international candidates.
The company offers a multicultural and multilingual work environment, with teams spread across Europe.
SD Worx provides a clear career path in HR and payroll consulting, with opportunities to specialize in SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, and other HR technologies.

In their own words

Additional information

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside an Executive Vice President responsible for a strategically important cluster spanning Central and Southern Europe. You will gain exposure to executive decision-making, regional strategy development, business transformation, and leadership across multiple European markets. Your work will have a visible impact on the direction, performance, and growth of the business.

In addition, you can expect:

A dynamic environment: flexible working hours and working from home
Workation: possibility to work from any SD Worx location (4 weeks per year, EU only)
Referral program
Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training
Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or expand your knowledge horizontally, there's always room to grow within SD Worx!
Salary range information will be shared with candidates during the initial interaction with the Talent Acquisition team, either by phone or email.

From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together.

SD Worx embraces diversity in the workplace. Diversity brings inspiration and innovation to our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified candidates, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin color, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or stage of life.

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