Portuguese Payroll Implementation Specialist

SD Worx; Armilla; Híbrido; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private medical insurance

25 vacation days

Laptop provided

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

SD Worx Iberia seeks a Payroll Implementation Specialist to support Portuguese payroll clients during implementation, optimise processes, and act as a trusted advisor. The role offers professional growth and a hybrid work model combining home and office.

You will develop technical expertise while delivering value to clients in Iberia. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of payroll experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication in Portuguese and English.

Formación

• 2–3 years of payroll administration experience and knowledge of Portuguese labour legislation.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential.
• Degree in Labour Relations or IT qualification valued.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the intermediary between the client and the technical implementation team.
• Gather requirements and review them.
• Agree on the system configuration to be implemented.
• Support system testing activities (unit testing and parallel payroll runs).
• Support data migration activities.
• Contribute to payroll consultant activities when workload allows.

Conocimientos

Payroll knowledge

Portuguese labour law

Analytical thinking

Client interaction

English fluency

HR interest

Attention to detail

Educación

Degree in Labour Relations or IT qualification

Herramientas

Milena software

Descripción del empleo

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices across Europe and in Mauritius. Our purpose is to bring people solutions to life, enabling organisations of all sizes to turn Human Resources into a source of value for both the business and its people.

Our people solutions cover the entire employee journey – from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding and developing talent.

About the role:

We are currently undergoing significant business expansion in Spain and are looking to strengthen our SD Worx Iberia team with bold, proactive people who have a team spirit, curiosity, and the ambition to grow professionally alongside the company.

As a Payroll Implementation Specialist at SD Worx Iberia, you will help clients based in Portugal implement and optimise their payroll processes, acting as their trusted advisor throughout the implementation phase. At the same time, we will support your personal development, technical expertise, and professional growth opportunities.

Which tasks can you expect?

• You will act as the intermediary between the client and the technical implementation team.
• You will be responsible for gathering requirements and reviewing them afterwards.
• You will agree on the system configuration to be implemented.
• You will support system testing activities (unit testing and parallel payroll runs).
• You will support data migration activities.
• Occasionally, when workload allows, you will participate in payroll consultant activities (new hires, employee changes, incidents, terminations), as well as payroll calculation.

What we are looking for?

• Minimum 2/3 years of experience in payroll administration and Portuguese labour legislation.
• A degree in Labour Relations or an IT-related qualification would be valued.
• A strong interest in HR in general, and particularly in payroll administration and employment legislation.
• Analytical skills and an interest in software applications.
• A willingness to learn, enjoy client interaction, and the ability to work accurately and in an organised manner.
• Assertiveness and strong communication skills.Someone who contributes to our team spirit with a good sense of humour and a unique personal style.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential.
• Knowledge of Milena will be considered an advantage.

What do you have to offer?

• A challenging and varied role.
• A valuable experience within a leading company in its field, currently experiencing strong growth and offering numerous opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills.
• In addition to a competitive salary, SD Worx Iberia offers you the flexibility to take control of your work through flexible working hours and a hybrid working model combining home and office working.
• We work as one and grow together across all countries, continuously improving and moving from good to great.

What do we have to offer?

• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Flexible working schedule
• Private medical insurance 100% covered by SD Worx
• 25 vacation days
• 18 hours for personal matters
• Reduced summer hours: 36 hours instead of 40 per week, for 4 weeks (to be chosen in July or August)
• Cobee flexible retribution options: meals, transportation, etc.
• Laptop and equipment provided
• Workation: possibility to work from abroad (where SD Worx has legal entity, up to 4 weeks per year)
• Learning opportunities: language courses (as per availability), individual training bonus, an individual development plan, and professional training
• Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx!

Salary range information will be shared with candidates during the initial interaction with the Talent Acquisition team, either by phone or email.

Why Join SD Worx?

• Flexible working: Flexible working hours and remote/hybrid working options – working arrangements are open for discussion
• Learning & development: Access to professional training and an individual development plan
• Career growth: Whether you want to deepen your expertise or broaden your career, there is room to grow within SD Worx
• Collaborative culture: From many locations, we work as one – moving from better to best together

SD Worx values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of origin, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, ethnic or social background, or stage of life.

All hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience and role‑related qualifications.