Global Payroll Specialist – Multinational & SOX‑Ready

Braintrust; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Braintrust in Barcelona is seeking an International Payroll Specialist to manage monthly and bi-weekly payrolls across multiple countries using a centralised payroll solution. You will work closely with the International HR Team and the HQ Payroll Team, overseeing data processed by our external payroll provider and ensuring compliance with local laws, SOX controls, GDPR, and company policies.

Join a collaborative finance culture that emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and process

Qualifications

• Experience processing international payroll.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting.
• Understanding of SOX controls and processes.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Clear English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate payroll processing across multiple countries.
• Oversee payroll data from external provider and SOX compliance.
• Prepare payroll journal entries for the Finance Team.
• Collaborate with HR and HQ Payroll to align with policies.
• Support payroll audits and maintain documentation.
• Manage payroll calendars and year-end processes.
• Create reports on payroll metrics and analytics.
• Ensure GDPR compliance for payroll data.

Skills

International payroll

Payroll accounting

SOX controls

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

English communication

Cross-border payroll

Job description

Braintrust in Barcelona is seeking an International Payroll Specialist to manage monthly and bi-weekly payrolls across multiple countries using a centralised payroll solution. You will work closely with the International HR Team and the HQ Payroll Team, overseeing data processed by our external payroll provider and ensuring compliance with local laws, SOX controls, GDPR, and company policies.

Join a collaborative finance culture that emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and process