Lead Accountant (French Speaker)

tesa SE; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Una empresa global y visionaria busca un Director Asociado para liderar los servicios de nómina y administración de RRHH. Esta posición estratégica, que se ofrece en un modelo de trabajo híbrido, requiere un enfoque práctico y una sólida experiencia en procesamiento de nómina europeo. El candidato ideal impulsará el crecimiento, asegurará la excelencia operativa y mejorará la satisfacción del cliente mientras colabora con socios en diversas jurisdicciones. Si tienes una mentalidad orientada a resultados y deseas ser parte de un equipo dedicado a la excelencia, esta es tu oportunidad.

Servicios

Compensación competitiva

Oportunidades de crecimiento profesional

Horarios de trabajo flexibles

Proyectos emocionantes con clientes internacionales

Formación

• Más de 10 años de experiencia en procesamiento de nómina y servicios administrativos de RRHH.
• Experiencia en un entorno de servicios profesionales internacionales es preferida.

Responsabilidades

• Desarrollar estrategias para mejorar los servicios de nómina y RRHH en Europa y EE.UU.
• Gestionar un equipo transfronterizo para asegurar un procesamiento de nómina sin problemas.

Conocimientos

Software de procesamiento de nómina

Sistemas de gestión de recursos humanos (HRM)

Regulaciones de nómina

Gestión de proyectos

Resolución de problemas

Educación

Licenciatura en Contabilidad

Licenciatura en Finanzas

Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas

Cualificaciones adicionales en nómina o administración de recursos humanos

Descripción del empleo

Descripción del trabajo

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Associate Director – Payroll and HR Admin Services to join our client´s team in Barcelona (Spain), Limerick (Ireland), or the United Kingdom in a hybrid work model.

This senior leadership role requires a strategic and hands-on approach, deep expertise in European payroll processing, and HR administrative services, with a strong understanding of operations in Spain, Ireland, or the UK. The successful candidate will drive growth, ensure operational excellence, and enhance client satisfaction while working closely with the firm’s partners.

What will you do?

1. Strategic Leadership :
   • Develop and execute strategies to expand and improve the firm’s Payroll and HR Admin service offerings in Europe and the USA.
   • Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork across international offices.
   • Manage the service line’s profit and loss account in collaboration with the finance director and partners.
2. Client Management :
   • Oversee and deliver top-tier payroll processing and HR admin services to international clients.
   • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor for payroll and HR administration matters.
   • Serve as the primary contact for all payroll processing and HR administration inquiries related to clients’ entities.
3. Operational Excellence :
   • Lead and manage a cross-border team to ensure seamless and compliant payroll processing and HR admin services.
   • Ensure compliance with in-country laws and regulations, including payroll tax and social security filings / payments.
   • Embed HR admin services in core in-house practices across the USA, Ireland, UK, and Spain.
   • Implement operational excellence standards within internal teams and partner firms in jurisdictions where the firm does not have an in-house presence.
   • Manage relationships with in-country partner firms to ensure delivery excellence.
4. Team Development :
   • Mentor and develop team members, fostering professional growth and knowledge-sharing.
   • Recruit and retain top talent to strengthen the service line practice.
5. Business Development :
   • Work closely with the Growth team to identify and pursue new business opportunities in line with strategic goals.
   • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Candidate Profile

1. Education & Professional Credentials :
   • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
   • Additional qualifications in payroll or HR administration are preferred.
2. Experience :
   • 10+ years of progressive payroll processing and HR admin services experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
   • Experience in an international professional services firm is preferred.
   • Strong expertise in local and international payroll processing.
3. Skills :
   • Expertise in payroll processing software and HRM systems.
   • Deep understanding of payroll regulations in at least one core European jurisdiction (Ireland, UK, or Spain).
   • Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-compliance environment.
   • Strong project management skills, particularly for process automation initiatives.
   • Ability to work cross-functionally with accounting teams.
   • Problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
4. Additional Attributes :
   • Experience working with diverse international teams.
   • Familiarity with technology-driven financial solutions and tools is an advantage.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a forward-thinking global team dedicated to excellence.
• Work on exciting projects with a diverse international client base.
• Access opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation (base salary and bonus) and additional benefits.
• Flexible working hours under a hybrid office/work-from-home model.

Apply now and be a key player in our global expansion!