Payroll Professional Italy & Spain

ES00 Agilent Technologies Spain S.L.; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. in Barcelona is seeking a Payroll Professional to join Europe HR Operations. You will process payroll for Spain and Italy, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance, while coordinating with internal teams and external providers.

The role requires 3–5 years in payroll, solid knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes, and proficiency in Workday and Excel. Hybrid Barcelona site, travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years payroll processing/operations experience in Spain; Italy experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes, with input validation, calculations, and reporting.
• Understanding of payroll legislation, tax, social security, and data privacy.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute payroll activities for the Southern Cluster (Spain and Italy) per calendars and SLAs.
• Validate inputs (employee data changes, variable pay, time/absence, benefits, deductions).
• Review calculations and outputs; coordinate timely corrections before payroll payment.
• Perform payroll reconciliations; support reporting, funding, and year-end activities.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance, Tax and external providers to resolve issues.
• Respond to inquiries accurately and professionally; escalate complex matters as needed.
• Maintain payroll records and confidentiality per legal requirements.
• Identify recurring issues and propose process/automation improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

End-to-end payroll

Payroll legislation

Independently work

Numerical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting/HR

Payroll certification

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Job Description As a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies, we are passionate about bringing great science to life. Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting-edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life-changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges. Leveraging more than 50 years of expertise, we create advanced instruments, software, and consumables supported by teams of highly skilled and knowledgeable people. With 18,000 employees around the world, our global reach and comprehensive solutions provide the most reliable and accurate results, as well as optimal scientific, economic, and operational outcomes. We work collaboratively with our customers on their journey to make a real difference in human lives. Our culture is founded on trust, respect, and uncompromising integrity, and we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters innovation. We can't wait for you to join us as we continue our mission to improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at Agilent.com.

We are looking for a highly motivated Payroll Professional to join our Europe HR Operations team. In this role you will support the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll for the Southern Cluster (Spain and Italy). Working as an individual contributor within established payroll processes and controls, the role validates payroll inputs and outputs, coordinates with internal teams and external providers, resolves employee and stakeholder specialized inquiries, and maintains complete payroll documentation. Payroll Professional applies practical payroll knowledge to identify issues, perform reconciliations, support statutory and internal reporting, and contribute to continuous improvement of payroll service delivery. This position is part of the Europe HR Operations function, a collaborative team of on-site and remote professionals supporting employees and managers across 16 European countries.

Key Responsibilities

Execute assigned payroll activities in accordance with established calendars, procedures, controls, and service-level expectations. Collect, review, and validate payroll inputs, including employee data changes, variable pay, time and absence information, benefits, deductions, and one-time payments. Review payroll calculations and output reports, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate timely corrections before payroll approval and payment. Perform payroll reconciliations and support funding, payment, accounting, statutory reporting, and period-end activities as assigned. Partner with other areas of HR, Benefits, Finance, Tax, and external payroll providers to resolve data, processing, and compliance issues. Respond to payroll-related employee and stakeholder inquiries accurately, professionally, and within agreed service timelines, escalating complex matters when appropriate. Maintain payroll records, process documentation, audit evidence, and data confidentiality in line with legal requirements and company standards. Identify recurring issues and support process, control, documentation, and automation improvements that strengthen payroll accuracy and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Typically, 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing or payroll operations for Spain; prior experience in Italy is a plus.
• Knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes, including input validation, payroll calculations, reconciliations, payments, statutory reporting, year-end activities, and internal controls.
• Understanding of payroll legislation, tax and social security requirements, data privacy, and record-retention requirements within the assigned country scope.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures, resolve routine payroll issues, and elevate complex exceptions or compliance risks as appropriate.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to identify discrepancies and deliver accurate, timely solutions.
• Experience with payroll and HR systems, case-management tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Workday and outsourced payroll providers is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet payroll deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Spanish, and Italian, with a customer-focused approach and the ability to collaborate effectively across HR, Finance, Tax, and external service providers.
• Demonstrated integrity and discretion when handling confidential employee and payroll information.
• Additional language skills are a plus.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, human resources, or a related field, or equivalent relevant payroll experience. A recognized payroll qualification or certification is preferred.

Travel Required

0-10%, Occasional.

Location

Barcelona site (hybrid)

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Visit our career site and learn more about Agilent Watch our video playlist to get a glimpse of life at Agilent! As a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies, we are passionate about bringing great science to life. Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting-edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life-changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges. Leveraging more than 50 years of expertise, we create advanced instruments, software, and consumables supported by teams of highly skilled and knowledgeable people. With 18,000 employees around the world, our global reach and comprehensive solutions provide the most reliable and accurate results, as well as optimal scientific, economic, and operational outcomes. We work collaboratively with our customers on their journey to make a real difference in human lives. Our culture is founded on trust, respect, and uncompromising integrity, and we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters innovation. We can't wait for you to join us as we continue our mission to improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at Agilent.com.