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Payroll Manager - Team Lead (Spanish Payroll)

Hybrid in Armilla & Las Rozas de Madrid·Added 1 month ago (last checked 12 Oct)

SD Worx

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Armilla & Las Rozas de Madrid
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
15+ years
Benefits
Private health insurance

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Around 15 years of experience in payroll administration and Spanish labour legislation.

  • At least 3 years of experience in a similar leadership or managerial role.

  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage client relationships effectively.

  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and prioritization skills, with experience in conflict resolution and stakeholder management.

  • In-depth knowledge of Spanish payroll legislation and processes.

  • Spanish and proficiency in English is essential.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Integrho and SAP is considered an advantage.

  • You are assertive, resilient, and possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to remain effective under pressure.

  • You contribute positively to the team culture through your collaborative mindset, sense of humor, and unique perspective.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🏝️ Comprehensive training and development programs.

🏝️ Flexible working schedule

🏝️ Private medical insurance 100% covered by SD Worx

🏝️ 25 vacation days

🏝️ 18 hours for personal matters

🏝️ Reduced summer hours: 36 hours instead of 40 per week, for 4 weeks (to be chosen in July or August)

🏝️ Cobee flexible retribution options: meals, transportation, etc.

🏝️ Laptop and equipment provided

🏝️ Workation: possibility to work from abroad (where SD Worx has legal entity, up to 4 weeks per year)

🏝️ Learning opportunities: language courses (as per availability), individual training bonus, an individual development plan, and professional training

🏝️ Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx!

The role

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices across Europe and in Mauritius. Our purpose is to bring people solutions to life, enabling organisations of all sizes to turn Human Resources into a source of value for both the business and its people.

Our people solutions cover the entire employee journey - from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding and developing talent.


About the role:

What you'll do

As a Payroll Manager, you will play a key role within our Spanish Payroll Services organization.

You will lead a team of Payroll Consultants while acting as the senior point of contact and escalation for a portfolio of clients. This role combines people leadership, client relationship management and payroll expertise, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced payroll professionals looking to step into a broader management position.

Whether you currently work in a payroll outsourcing provider, labour consultancy, professional services firm or an internal payroll team, this role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while helping shape the future of payroll services at SD Worx.

Team Leadership

  • Lead a team of approximately 8-10 Payroll Consultants.

  • Support team members in resolving complex payroll and labour law matters.

  • Monitor workloads, priorities and service quality.

  • Drive engagement, development and performance within the team.

  • Partner with other stakeholders across the business.

Client Management

  • Act as the main escalation point for a portfolio of approximately 15 key clients.

  • Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders.

  • Ensure service quality, SLA compliance and customer satisfaction.

  • Resolve complex operational issues and support conflict resolution when required.

  • Track billing activities and oversee purchase orders for additional services.

Payroll Operations

  • Oversee payroll delivery for Spanish payroll clients.

  • Manage service launches, including payroll schedules and procedures documentation.

  • Provide guidance on Spanish labour legislation, payroll processes and compliance topics.

  • Monitor service performance, operational KPIs and quality standards.

  • Contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

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

Additional information

Salary range information will be shared with candidates during the initial interaction with the Talent Acquisition team, either by phone or email.

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

SD Worx values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of origin, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, ethnic or social background, or stage of life.

All hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience and role‑related qualifications.

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