Payroll Administrator - Spanish Speaking

Blu Selection - Recruitment Agency; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 28.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Blu Selection is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Barcelona to manage employee lifecycle administration and ensure timely payroll processing for local teams. You will collaborate with HR and external providers to keep data accurate and compliant.

The role requires 1–2 years in payroll or HR operations, fluency in English and Spanish, strong Excel skills, and experience with Power BI. You will contribute to payroll improvements and deliver a seamless employee experience.

Formación

• 1–2 years of experience in payroll, HR operations, or payroll outsourcing.
• Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting/analytics tools.
• Knowledge of local payroll compliance requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee benefits administration from end to end.
• Coordinate joiner and leaver documentation and payroll inputs with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders.
• Administer employee benefits and flexible compensation programmes and communicate payroll changes.
• Prepare, validate, and maintain employee data and records to support compliance.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee queries regarding onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and payroll administration.
• Support daily payroll administration activities, including employee changes and payroll reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency and employee experience.

Conocimientos

Payroll administration

HR operations

Employee lifecycle management

Excel

Power BI

Labor relations knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Salary: €28,000 – €30,000
• Languages: English and Spanish (fluent)
• Experience: 1–2 years

WHAT'S THE PROJECT?

The project is that you bring your talent and your ambition to a leading global recruitment and professional services consultancy in Barcelona. Operating across more than 35 countries worldwide, the company connects top talent with industry-leading organisations across multiple sectors. Reporting directly to the Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting employee lifecycle processes, ensuring payroll accuracy, and delivering a seamless experience for employees across the organisation.

AND WHAT'S MY ROLE IN THIS?

As Payroll Specialist, you will take ownership of employee lifecycle administration and ensure accurate, timely payroll processing.

• Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee benefits administration from end to end
• Coordinate joiner and leaver documentation and payroll inputs in partnership with external payroll providers, legal advisors, and internal stakeholders
• Administer employee benefits and flexible compensation programmes, ensuring all payroll-related changes are communicated and processed accurately
• Prepare, validate, and maintain employee data, records, and documentation to support compliance with company policies and local legislation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee queries regarding onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and payroll administration
• Support daily payroll administration activities, including employee changes, settlements, and payroll reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll efficiency, benefits administration, and employee experience

OK, AND WHAT DO YOU NEED?

• 1–2 years of experience in payroll administration, HR operations, employee lifecycle management, or a payroll outsourcing environment
• Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and spoken)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong knowledge of MS Office applications
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and analytics tools
• Knowledge of local labour relations and payroll compliance requirements

THAT'S IT?

You're the kind of person who brings high numerical precision, analytical problem-solving, and strong attention to detail to your work. You handle confidential information with discretion, collaborate effectively with internal teams and external providers, and stay organised while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.