60861 - HR & Payroll Officer

Barcelona Activa; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Barcelona Activa in Barcelona is seeking a professional for its human resources area, focusing on payroll management and HR administration. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, managing employee benefits, and supporting HR processes.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Business Administration, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and advanced digital skills. This is a full-time, permanent position with a gross annual salary of €60,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar roles.
• Experience in payroll management and social security systems.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate monthly payroll processes.
• Administer the employee lifecycle.
• Act as the main contact for employees regarding payroll and benefits.

Skills

Payroll management

HR administration

Leadership

Advanced digital skills

Organisational commitment

Education

Degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE) or equivalent

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A European entity in the cultural and creative sector, focused on connecting, financing and transforming creative industries across Europe, is seeking to incorporate a professional into its human resources area. The position focuses on payroll management and HR administration within an international environment, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Main responsibilities

Payroll management and compliance

• Manage and coordinate monthly payroll processes in collaboration with external providers across different countries.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payroll, taxes, and social security contributions.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.

HR administration

• Administer the employee lifecycle, including contracts, onboarding, changes and offboarding processes.
• Support the preparation and management of contracts, amendments and HR documentation.
• Maintain and update employee data in HR systems, ensuring data quality and GDPR compliance.

Internal stakeholder support and benefits

• Act as the main contact for employees regarding payroll, benefits and HR administrative matters.
• Coordinate and manage employee benefits (e.g. pensions, insurance, allowances).

Analysis and continuous improvement

• Support HR reporting activities, including headcount, payroll costs and HR KPIs.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate payroll accounting and reconciliations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes, tools and policies.
• Support audits and ensure proper documentation and record-keeping.

Working conditions

• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Schedule: 9:00 to 17:00
• Gross annual salary: 60,000

Requisits:

Education

• Degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE) or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar roles
• Experience in payroll management and social security systems
• Advanced digital skills
• Leadership and coordination capabilities
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge
• Organisational commitment
• Autonomy and accountability

Technical and IT skills

• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, taxation and social security
• Experience with HRIS systems (BambooHR is an asset)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data handling