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Experienced Norwegian Payroll Specialist in Spain

On-site in Málaga, Armilla, Valencia, Las Rozas de Madrid & Barcelona·Added 2 months ago

SD Worx

53 open roles

Overview

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.

  • Norwegian

    The ad asks for Norwegian, or counts it in your favour.

  • Work on-site in Málaga, Armilla, Valencia, Las Rozas de Madrid & Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get


What can we offer?
🏝️ Training and development programs.
🏝️ Flexible working hours.
🏝️ Private health insurance 100% covered by SD Worx.
🏝️ 25 vacation days.
🏝️ 18 hours for personal errands.
🏝️ Reduced working hours in summer: 36 hours instead of 40 hours per week for 4 weeks (optional in July or August).
🏝️ Cobee flexible benefits: meals, transportation, etc.
🏝️ PC and necessary equipment included.
🏝️ Workation: opportunity to work from abroad (where SD Worx has a legal entity) for up to 4 weeks per year.
🏝️ Learning opportunities: individual training budget, personal development plan, and professional training.
🏝️ Career opportunities: whether you want to become an expert in your field or broaden your skills across areas, there are always opportunities for growth at SD Worx.
🏝️ We encourage internal mobility and continuous development, so our employees can explore new roles, switch teams or departments, and build a long-term career at the company.
🏝️ We work hard, but we also take time to have fun together. Regular team activities and social events are an important part of our culture.

The role

Join as a Payroll Specialist for Norway in sunny Spain!

SD Worx is a leading European provider of payroll and HR services with a global reach. We have offices in Europe and Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people-oriented solutions to life and make HR a value-adding resource for our customers and their employees. Our solutions cover the entire employee journey, from payroll processing to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent. Are you ready to become part of us?

We don't just fill positions. We are looking for the right talents who can strengthen our established Nordic teams. If you are looking for a long-term career opportunity where your skills and ambitions can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

About the role:
A key role in our payroll team with responsibility for delivering complete payroll services from A to Z in an international environment that facilitates continuous learning and career development.

What you'll do

• Responsibility for the entire payroll process for Norwegian customers, with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Contribute to the team's work on streamlining processes and improving service quality through innovative technology solutions.
• Provide expert support and handle complex payroll matters with high professional competence and commitment.

What tasks can you expect?

What can you offer?
• Minimum 5 years of solid experience with the entire payroll cycle, from data entry to tax reporting, bank file preparation, holiday pay calculation, and more.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment, are proactive, and have a development-oriented mindset with a strong desire to contribute to the organization's success.
• You master Norwegian at C2 level and have good English skills (minimum B2), as well as solid knowledge of Norwegian labor law and payroll regulations.
• Experience with SD Worx Payroll Engine (also called G7) is a major advantage.
• You contribute to a good working environment with humor, positive energy, and robustness.

Hiring process

3 steps5 interviewsa task to do
  1. Application

  2. Recruiter interview

    With a recruiter

    A phone or video interview if your profile matches the role.

  3. Interviews with the hiring manager

    With hiring manager and key stakeholders · 1–3 sessions

    Meet the hiring manager and possibly other key stakeholders.

  4. Case interview or assessment

    Not every role

    Included for some roles.

  5. Reference checks

  6. 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

About the company & team

We work as one team from many locations, and together we go from good to best.

Additional information

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

Information about the salary range will be shared with candidates during the first conversation with the Talent Acquisition team.

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