Payroll Specialist - Spanish Speaking

Blu Selection - Recruitment Agency; Barcelona; Sur place; EUR 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Blu Selection - Recruitment Agency in Barcelona is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own employee lifecycle administration and ensure accurate, timely payroll processing.

You will support onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration end to end, coordinate joiner and leaver payroll inputs with external providers and legal advisors, and maintain data and documentation to support compliance with local rules.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in payroll administration or HR operations.
• Degree or professional qualification in HR, Labor Relations, or related field.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and knowledge of MS Office.
• Experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools.

Responsabilités

• Onboard, offboard, and benefits administration from end to end.
• Coordinate joiner and leaver payroll inputs with external providers and legal advisors.
• Administer employee benefits and flexible compensation programs, ensuring changes are communicated.
• Prepare and maintain employee data and documentation to support compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll inquiries and payroll administration tasks.
• Support daily payroll activities and payroll reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and employee experience.

Connaissances

Payroll administration

HR operations

Employee lifecycle management

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Excel

Power BI

Formation

Degree in HR / Labor Relations / Business Administration

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Description du poste

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?

• 2-5 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 labor 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.