Global EMEA Payroll Lead & Compliance

SAP IT Business Systeme; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP is seeking a Payroll Consultant to coordinate local payroll operations across EMEA, acting as the main contact for external payroll vendors and ensuring accurate gross and net pay. You will maintain records, verify data, and support audits and tax activities within a global governance framework.

Join a diverse, international team, work with Local HR Services, finance, and compliance, and contribute to scalable payroll standards across multiple markets in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and data verification, preferably in a service-focused setting.
• Knowledge of tax and regulatory requirements for multiple countries in EMEA.
• Ability to work with virtual, international teams and handle confidential information.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential for quality payroll delivery.
• Independence and confidence in managing payroll tasks with growing scope.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate local payroll operations in assigned EMEA countries where payroll is outsourced.
• Serve as the single point of contact for external payroll vendors within scope.
• Calculate gross and net pay and maintain/payroll records.
• Perform data verifications and support payroll audits and tax activities.
• Collaborate with Local HR Services, finance, and compliance to address payroll issues.
• Help define, set, and monitor global payroll standards and quality controls.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data verification

Compliance administration

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Virtual collaboration

Job description

SAP is seeking a Payroll Consultant to coordinate local payroll operations across EMEA, acting as the main contact for external payroll vendors and ensuring accurate gross and net pay. You will maintain records, verify data, and support audits and tax activities within a global governance framework.

Join a diverse, international team, work with Local HR Services, finance, and compliance, and contribute to scalable payroll standards across multiple markets in the region.