Global Payroll Assistant

Forvis Mazars Group; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global professional services network in Barcelona is looking for a Global Payroll Assistant to support payroll processing and administrative tasks. You will work in a dynamic and international environment with a focus on HR and payroll. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 1-3 years of experience in payroll or HR administration. This role offers a permanent contract and a hybrid working model.

Servicios

Comprehensive onboarding and training program

Individual mentoring by experienced payroll specialists

Clear development path toward global payroll specialist role

Formación

• 1-3 years of working experience in payroll, HR administration, or accounting.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different client requirements.
• Exposure to or willingness to learn international HR or payroll systems.

Responsabilidades

• Support payroll processing in our payroll system.
• Assist in verifying payroll calculations and reports.
• Prepare payment files and accounting documents.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Team player

Good English skills (minimum B2 level)

Educación

Diploma or bachelor's degree in HR-Payroll, Accounting, Finance

Descripción del empleo

Forvis Mazars Group SC is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, we specialise in audit, tax and advisory services.

As part of Forvis Mazars ’ strategic move to create a centralized service to serve clients across Europe, we have created Global Compliance & Reporting service with teams, processes and technology that allows multinational groups to meet all its accounting, tax, payroll and legal obligations and commitments, both locally and internationally while having accurate information centralized and delivered from our Center of Excellence (CoE).

We are hiring a Global Payroll Assistant to join this strongly growing team in Barcelona.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a strategic project at Forvis Mazars and to work in an English-speaking and truly international environment with a high number of countries across Europe.

Join us to grow your career through global opportunities, diverse projects, and continuous learning. Belong to a supportive environment where your unique perspective is valued, and success comes from teamwork. Impact with your bold ideas and help drive us forward. Grow. Belong. Impact.

Are you interested in a career with a dynamic and training-oriented company, and looking for a new challenge? Join the Forvis Mazars adventure and become part of our team as Global Payroll Assistant (start date January 5th 2026).

Your mission

• Support payroll processing in our payroll system under supervision of global payroll specialists
• Accurately enter data and process salary changes into payroll system
• Assist in verifying payroll calculations and reports to ensure accuracy
• Prepare payment files and accounting documents following established procedures
• Support communication with clients, tax authorities, social insurance institutions, and pension funds
• Handle basic HR administrative tasks for various clients under guidance
• Learn and apply global payroll processes and best practices
• Participate in payroll process improvement initiative.

Your profile

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in HR-Payroll, Accounting, Finance or related qualification
• 1-3 years of working experience in payroll, HR administration, or accounting with strong interest in payroll
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, formulas)
• Exposure to or willingness to learn international HR or payroll systems, experience with Swiss payroll nice to have
• Good English skills (minimum B2 level) and ideally French or German
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational skills and ability to follow processes
• Ability to work with deadlines and prioritize daily tasks
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different client requirements
• Team player with positive attitude

What do we offer

• Permanent full-time contract
• Hybrid working model (1 day of remote / week)
• International and young environment
• Comprehensive onboarding and training program
• Individual mentoring by experienced payroll specialists
• Regular coaching and feedback
• Clear development path toward global payroll specialist role
• Opportunity to gain exposure to multi-country payroll operationsQuickly develop practical skills working with diverse clients

Inclusion and Diversity

At Forvis Mazars we are committed to guaranteeing that in our recruitment processes no person will be discriminated against for reasons of gender, age, ethnicity or nationality, religious convictions, or sexual orientation.

We believe in equal opportunities and we are committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities in the professional environment; for this reason, the incorporation of people with an accreditable disability equal to or greater than 33% will be positively valued.