Global Payroll & HR Specialist — Madrid Growth

Empresa Confidencial; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

International and multicultural environment

Inclusive culture that values diversity and teamwork

Real opportunities for professional growth and development

Job summary

A leading international company based in Madrid is seeking a Payroll & HR Administration Specialist. The ideal candidate will manage payroll and labor administration processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and support HR operations across international offices. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of experience, and strong skills in Excel and payroll management. Applicants should be fluent in Spanish and English, and thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll and labor relations, ideally within an international environment.
• Strong command of Spanish and English; French or Portuguese are a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll and labor administration processes in Spain.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, income tax (IRPF), and social security.
• Maintain and update HR databases throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Finance on monthly reporting and labor cost analysis.
• Support employees with inquiries related to payroll and labor regulations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and tools.

Skills

Payroll management

Labour relations expertise

Advanced Excel skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

HR platform experience (Workday, Factorial, etc.)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Labour Relations, Human Resources or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

A leading international company based in Madrid is seeking a Payroll & HR Administration Specialist. The ideal candidate will manage payroll and labor administration processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and support HR operations across international offices. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of experience, and strong skills in Excel and payroll management. Applicants should be fluent in Spanish and English, and thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.