Patronista

Worldwiders Global Recruitment; Zaragoza; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a forward-thinking global team as an Associate Director in Payroll and HR Admin Services. In this dynamic role, you'll leverage your extensive experience in payroll processing and HR administration to drive growth and operational excellence across international offices. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage client relationships, and lead strategic initiatives that enhance service offerings. Enjoy flexible working hours in a hybrid model while contributing to exciting projects with a diverse client base. This is an exceptional opportunity for professional growth in a competitive environment.

Servicios

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Growth Opportunities

Access to Exciting Projects

Bonus Structure

Formación

• 10+ years in payroll processing and HR admin services, with leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in European payroll regulations and compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a cross-border team to ensure compliant payroll processing.
• Develop strategies to enhance payroll and HR services across Europe and the USA.

Conocimientos

Payroll Processing

HR Administration

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Additional Payroll or HR Qualifications

Herramientas

Payroll Processing Software

HRM Systems

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Associate Director – Payroll and HR Admin Services to join our client´s team in Barcelona (Spain), Limerick (Ireland), or the United Kingdom in a hybrid work model.

This senior leadership role requires a strategic and hands-on approach, deep expertise in European payroll processing, and HR administrative services, with a strong understanding of operations in Spain, Ireland, or the UK. The successful candidate will drive growth, ensure operational excellence, and enhance client satisfaction while working closely with the firm’s partners.

What will you do?

• Strategic Leadership :
• Develop and execute strategies to expand and improve the firm’s Payroll and HR Admin service offerings in Europe and the USA.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork across international offices.
• Manage the service line’s profit and loss account in collaboration with the finance director and partners.
• Client Management :
• Oversee and deliver top-tier payroll processing and HR admin services to international clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor for payroll and HR administration matters.
• Serve as the primary contact for all payroll processing and HR administration inquiries related to clients’ entities.
• Operational Excellence :
• Lead and manage a cross-border team to ensure seamless and compliant payroll processing and HR admin services.
• Ensure compliance with in-country laws and regulations, including payroll tax and social security filings / payments.
• Embed HR admin services in core in-house practices across the USA, Ireland, UK, and Spain.
• Implement operational excellence standards within internal teams and partner firms in jurisdictions where the firm does not have an in-house presence.
• Manage relationships with in-country partner firms to ensure delivery excellence.
• Team Development :
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering professional growth and knowledge-sharing.
• Recruit and retain top talent to strengthen the service line practice.
• Business Development :
• Work closely with the Growth team to identify and pursue new business opportunities in line with strategic goals.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Candidate Profile

• Education & Professional Credentials :
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in payroll or HR administration are preferred.
• Experience :
• 10+ years of progressive payroll processing and HR admin services experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in an international professional services firm is preferred.
• Strong expertise in local and international payroll processing.
• Skills :
• Expertise in payroll processing software and HRM systems.
• Deep understanding of payroll regulations in at least one core European jurisdiction (Ireland, UK, or Spain).
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-compliance environment.
• Strong project management skills, particularly for process automation initiatives.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with accounting teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
• Additional Attributes :
• Experience working with diverse international teams.
• Familiarity with technology-driven financial solutions and tools is an advantage.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a forward-thinking global team dedicated to excellence.
• Work on exciting projects with a diverse international client base.
• Access opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation (base salary and bonus) and additional benefits.
• Flexible working hours under a hybrid office / work-from-home model.

Apply now and be a key player in our global expansion!

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