Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist (Spanish Speaker)

Blu Selection; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join their HR team. This role involves managing payroll for over 700 employees, administering benefits, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude, contributing to a positive employee experience in a multicultural environment.

Servicios

Competitive compensation based on experience

Annual performance bonus

Meal vouchers

Private health insurance after probation

Life insurance

Hybrid working model (3 days in office)

Modern workspace in Barcelona

Multicultural team

Clear pathways for career development

Formación

• Fluent in English and Spanish; additional European languages are a plus.
• Experience managing payroll for approximately 700 employees with third-party providers.
• Strong background in compensation and benefits administration.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the full payroll cycle for over 700 employees.
• Administer employee benefit programs including pensions and insurance.
• Monitor labor laws and ensure compliance with regulations.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive attitude

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Our client is searching for a Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist who will be a key member of their HR team, providing comprehensive support across payroll, benefits, legal compliance, labor relations, and employee mobility for a workforce of over 500 internal stakeholders. This role combines operational excellence with strategic analysis to ensure seamless HR service delivery and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Your responsibilities and impact as Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist will include:

• Manage the full payroll cycle for over 700 employees in collaboration with a third-party provider, ensuring accuracy and timely processing while supporting employees and managers via the payroll portal.

• Administer a variety of employee benefit programs, including pensions, insurance, meal vouchers, flexible compensation plans, and company vehicles. Coordinate with external providers for enrollment, renewals, and communications.

• Research and evaluate compensation and benefits practices to ensure programs remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with market trends.

• Monitor labor laws and government regulations, ensuring company compliance with evolving legal requirements and HR standards.

• Collaborate with external legal counsel on matters related to labor relations, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

• Support and implement projects related to payroll, benefits, and legal updates.

• Maintain up-to-date employee records and HR systems, ensuring data accuracy across internal reports, databases, and documentation.

• Conduct analysis on compensation, benefits, absenteeism, and labor relations to inform HR strategy and define performance indicators.

• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Coordinate employee mobility and relocation processes, working closely with managers, service providers, and transferring employees.

Skills, qualifications, and interests needed to succeed in this role:

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or possess equivalent experience).

• You are fluent in English and Spanish, and you may bring additional European language skills as an asset.

• You have solid experience managing payroll with third-party providers for a workforce of around 700 employees, along with a strong background in compensation and benefits administration.

• You are highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

• You excel with numbers and bring strong analytical skills to your work.

• You pay close attention to detail and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality results.

• You provide a high level of service and are committed to ensuring a positive employee experience.

• You communicate clearly and effectively, whether speaking with employees or senior leaders, and are confident presenting information to various audiences.

• You bring a proactive, “can-do” attitude and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

• You act with integrity and handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation based on your experience

• Annual performance bonus

• Meal vouchers

• Private health insurance (after a six-month probation period)

• Life insurance

• Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the office)

• A modern workspace in Barcelona

• Multicultural team and international environment

• Clear pathways for career development