Payroll Manager EMEA Oviedo (Asturias).

• Annual salary between 74.000 € and 80.000 € plus benefits.
• The final offer will depend on the real experience demonstrated through the process.
• Permanent contract.
• Job location: Oviedo ( Asturias).
• Job managed by: Lourdes Sarabia.

The Payroll Manager EMEA will oversee payroll operations for the EMEA region within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Based in Oviedo, this role ensures accurate and compliant payroll processes.

* Ensure accurate, timely and compliant payroll delivery across the EMEA region.
* Support the regional payroll transformation programme, including process standardisation, system enhancements and the implementation of new operating models.
* Provide expert guidance on payroll processes, compliance requirements and country-specific regulations across the region.
* Oversee outsourced payroll service delivery, including vendor governance, service reviews, SLA/KPI monitoring and performance management.
* Manage escalations with payroll providers, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance accuracy, compliance and employee experience.
* Support payroll outsourcing transitions, new implementations and country migrations, ensuring operational readiness and effective knowledge transfer.
* Contribute to vendor and contract management activities, driving continuous improvement and ensuring service providers meet agreed performance standards.
* Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, Controlling, Global Payroll teams and external providers to optimise end-to-end payroll processes.
* Act as the regional point of contact for payroll audits, controls, issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proven multi-country payroll experience required.
• Candidates must be based in Oviedo.

*Extensive experience in payroll operations and payroll leadership, ideally within a regional, international, shared services or outsourced payroll environment.
* Strong knowledge of payroll processes, governance and compliance requirements across multiple countries.
* EMEA experience would be an advantage.
Bilingual English is required; knowledge of a second language would be considered a strong asset.
* Experience with payroll systems and payroll transformation projects. Knowledge of SAP HCM or Workday would be advantageous.
* Proven experience managing external payroll providers, including SLA/KPI management, service reviews, escalation management and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Experience in payroll outsourcing transitions, provider implementations and regional or global payroll migrations is highly desirable.
* A transformation mindset, with the ability to work in a project-driven environment, challenge existing processes and implement new ways of working.
* Strong stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the adaptability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.