HR Assistant

ATG Europe; Barcelona; Sur place; EUR 25 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ATG Europe in Barcelona, Spain is seeking an HR Assistant to provide accurate administrative support across payroll, onboarding and general HR processes. The role focuses on the monthly Spanish payroll, data integrity, and timely collaboration with payroll provider and internal stakeholders.

You will manage employee records, contracts, leaves, benefits and safety administration, support training activities, and handle routine HR queries with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labour Relations, Employment Law.
• 5–7 years HR experience, including substantial experience in Spain.
• Experience with payroll administration and payroll processing, inputs, controls.
• High accuracy and attention to detail with payroll data, records and deadlines.
• Strong MS Office skills and experience with HR/payroll software.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Eligibility to work in the EU.

Responsabilités

• Support the monthly Spanish payroll process, including preparation, collection and verification of payroll input.
• Check payroll data for accuracy and follow up on discrepancies before deadlines.
• Maintain employee and payroll records and liaise with payroll provider and internal stakeholders.
• Administer starters, leavers, changes, probation, transfers and lifecycle processes.
• Prepare and maintain employment contracts, addenda and HR system data.
• Administer annual leave, sickness absence and other leave types.
• Support benefits, training administration and safety administration.
• Handle HR queries and assist with audits and compliance activities.
• Provide general HR-related office support for the Barcelona location.

Connaissances

Payroll administration

HR onboarding

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

MS Office

HR software

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labour Relations, Employment Law

Outils

Payroll software

Description du poste

We are looking for a HR Assistant on behalf of and in support of ATG Europe for our location in Barcelona, Spain. The HR Assistant provides accurate and timely administrative support for HR activities in Spain, with astrong focus on payroll administration. The role supports the monthly Spanish payroll process by preparing,checking and maintaining payroll input and employee data, following up with relevant stakeholders, andhelping ensure that payroll information is complete and correct. The HR Assistant also supports onboarding,employee administration, leave and absence administration, training, benefits, occupational health andsafety, and other day-to-day HR processes. Hands‑on payroll administration experience is mandatory. Therole requires a highly accurate and organised person with very good written and spoken English, goodcommunication skills, and a service‑oriented approach.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Support the monthly Spanish payroll process, including the preparation, collection and verification of payroll input and supporting documentation;
• Check payroll-related data carefully for accuracy and completeness, identify discrepancies and follow up on corrections before payroll deadlines;
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records and support communication with the payroll provider and internal stakeholders;
• Administer starters, leavers, employment changes, probation periods, transfers and other employee lifecycle processes;
• Prepare and maintain employment contracts, addenda, HR letters, personnel files and HR system data in line with internal procedures;
• Administer annual leave, sickness absence, maternity, parental and other special leave, including accurate registration and follow-up;
• Support employee benefits and insurance administration and respond to routine employee queries;
• Support training administration, including requests, approvals, registrations, records, certificates and internal training activities;
• Support occupational health and safety administration in Spain, including medical check‑ups, mandatory training, coordination with external providers and maintenance of required records;
• Support the administration and follow-up of the Spanish Equality Plan and related documentation;
• Assist with work permit and immigration administration and maintain the related documentation;
• Prepare HR data and reports and provide supporting documentation for audits and compliance activities;
• Act as a first point of contact for routine employee HR queries and refer more complex or sensitive matters to the HR Officer or HR Director;
• Support general office-related administration for the Barcelona location where required;
• Handle employee and payroll information with accuracy, discretion and confidentiality;
• Communicate clearly and professionally in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap, or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.At ATG Science & Engineering S.L., we are firmly committed to equal opportunities and respect for diversity. The Equality Plan and active policies promote to foster an inclusive environment, free from discrimination. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap (+33% certificado de discapacidad), or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the mandatory requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Employment Law;
• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant HR experience, including substantial experience in Spain;
• Experience with payroll administration is strongly preferred. Candidates should have hands‑on experience with payroll processing, payroll inputs, payroll controls, or payroll‑related administration gained in an HR, payroll, finance, or accounting environment;
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when working with payroll data, employee records and deadlines;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience using HR and/or payroll software;
• Strong organisational skills, discretion and the ability to manage confidential information;
• Fluency in Spanish, both written and spoken;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken;
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.

• Due date: 2026-09-23