Payroll Analyst

Corteva Agriscience; Carreño; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. is set to become Corteva’s new standalone payroll hub in Spain, delivering complex payroll operations and data inputs for multiple markets.

The Payroll Analyst will support accurate payroll processing, data validation, and regulatory compliance across assigned markets. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, IT and external vendors to implement process improvements, ensure timely payroll delivery, and manage inquiries and audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in Spanish payroll administration and knowledge of payroll legislation, social security, taxation, and reporting.
• Experience with payroll in other countries is highly valued.
• Experience managing accounts payable, vendor invoicing, and related platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficient Excel user.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve overpayments/underpayments and provide employee support.
• Handle complex inquiries via Case Management system; manage escalations.
• Ensure compliance with local policies and regulatory contexts across markets.
• Execute data analytics, reporting requests, audits, and expat payroll processing.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors for system changes, testing, and production migration.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Treasury, IT to resolve payroll issues and implement enhancements.
• Support general ledger reconciliation and payroll-related queries from Finance.
• Lead payroll projects (M&A, Open Enrollment) and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Spanish payroll

ADP Global view

Workday

Excel advanced

Vendor management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Master’s in HR

Tools

ADP Celergo

Workday

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

The Payroll Analyst is an important member of the EMEA Payroll team. The Payroll Specialist will be focused on executing complex processes associated with the payroll operations. This role will be responsible for supporting the payroll operations in the compilation and uploading of complex data inputs, reviewing data inputs prior to the processing of payroll and reconciling payroll outputs to ensure accurate and compliant payrolls across the assigned markets. Finally, The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for serving as an agent of change to transform current payroll operations to achieve the target service delivery model. They will work closely with business partners in understanding requested changes and submitting them to the payroll vendors, testing results and migrating to production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate, validate, correct, and provide employee support with overpayments/underpayments when identified/required.
• Respond to complex employees/manager inquiries through the Case Management system; handles escalated situations.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and standards across assigned markets and within the local regulatory context.
• Execute complex activities associated with the input and payroll, such as data analytics, reporting requests, audits and the processing of expat payroll data
• Liaise with payroll vendors to process payroll accurately and timely as well as coordinate system configuration changes (system change requests) include requirements gathering, documentation, testing, training, and communications.
• Partner with regional representatives from other functions (e.g., HR, Finance, Treasury, IT) to participate in the resolution of complex payroll issues and new processing enhancements or legislative changes.
• Support Finance/Accounting with complex questions on the reconciliation of general ledger interface issues
• Partner with other members of the Payroll Services Team to identify operational payroll improvements opportunities documenting the recommendation and presenting to leadership.
• Work with Government authorities on audits and requests
• Lead special payroll projects (e.g., M&A activities, Open Enrollment, vendor change requests) and cross‑functional projects with payroll dependency.

SKILLS

• Minimum of 4 years of hands‑on experience in Spanish payroll administration, with a strong understanding of payroll legislation, social security, taxation, reporting requirements, and end‑to‑end payroll processes.
• Experience with payroll administration in other countries will be highly valued
• Experience managing accounts payable processes, vendor billing activities, and invoicing platforms.
• Skill in both verbal and written communications
• Proficient user of Excel knowing how to use complex calculations
• Ability to multi‑task and juggle multiple concurrent priorities
• Independent worker and collaborative team player
• Experience in managing relationships with payroll vendors and providers, highly preferred
• ADP Global view
• ADP Celergo
• EY
• Experience running small to medium payroll projects
• Experience working with ticket management platforms; ServiceNow experience is preferred.
• Experience using Workday for HR and payroll‑related activities would be an asset.
• BA/BS degree preferred
• Master’s in human resources preferred

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information

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