Payroll Specialist

Metlen Plc; Madrid; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Plan

Monthly meal allowance

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

METLEN, a FTSE 100 company listed in London, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the People Services Division in Spain. You will manage end-to-end payroll operations for Spain and support payroll activities across Europe, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Fluent English and Spanish are required, and experience with SAP SuccessFactors or other HRIS platforms will help you drive process improvements and deliver trusted payroll services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in HR, accounting, finance, or business administration.
• 3–5+ years’ experience in payroll.
• Knowledge of Spanish payroll, tax and compliance.
• Experience with payroll providers and HRIS platforms.
• Excellent command of English and Spanish.
• Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations for Spain.
• Support payroll activities across other European countries.
• Collaborate with global payroll, HR, finance and external vendors to ensure accurate, efficient payroll delivery.
• Drive payroll process improvements, standardization initiatives and transformation projects, while proactively identifying and mitigating payroll risks.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and management analyses, ensuring data accuracy and operational excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee and manager queries related to payroll, benefits and HR operations.
• Collaborate with HR teams and Centers of Excellence to support benefits administration and HR service delivery.

Skills

Payroll operations

Spanish payroll legislation

English & Spanish communication

HR processes

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Master's degree or MBA (advantage)

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS platforms

Job description

At METLEN, we combine industrial expertise with a global outlook to help shape a more sustainable future. As a FTSE 100 company listed in London, we operate across the Energy and Metals sectors, with activities spanning five continents and more than 40 countries. In 2025, we recorded consolidated revenue of €7.107 billion and EBITDA of €753 million, supported by a workforce of over 9,000 dedicated individuals.

From integrated energy solutions and renewable technologies to green metallurgy, critical metals and advanced manufacturing, our work addresses some of the most significant challenges facing industry today. Our people make this possible through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. At METLEN, you can contribute to projects with global reach while developing your skills and helping create lasting value.

We are currently looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll team, part of our People Services Division, based in Spain.

Your role will encompass:

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations for Spain and support payroll activities across other European countries, ensuring full compliance with local legislation and regulations.
• Partner with global payroll, HR, finance teams and external vendors to ensure accurate, efficient and timely payroll delivery.
• Drive payroll process improvements, standardization initiatives and transformation projects, while proactively identifying and mitigating payroll risks.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and management analyses, ensuring data accuracy and operational excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee and manager queries related to payroll, benefits and HR operations, delivering a high-quality service experience.
• Collaborate with HR teams and Centers of Excellence to support benefits administration, ensure process compliance and continuously enhance HR service delivery.

What you bring to the role:

• A degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3–5+ years’ experience in payroll, with a sound knowledge of Spanish legislation on payroll, tax and compliance requirements.
• Experience in HR operations, employee services or benefits administration is an advantage.
• Experience of working with payroll providers and HRIS platforms; knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors is highly valued.
• Excellent command of English and fluency in Spanish.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Customer-focused, detail-oriented and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A Master’s degree or an MBA will be considered an advantage.

Share the same Value Based Behaviors:

• People & Personal growth
• Results orientation & Safety excellence
• Empathy & Effective communication
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Competitive remuneration package
• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Monthly meal allowance

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