Senior Payroll & HR Admin Specialist (Spain)

Nexans; Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans Iberia is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage payroll and personnel administration across Iberia. You will coordinate with the external payroll provider, ensure compliance with Spanish labour, social security and tax rules, and administer time, leave and employee records.

Strong data accuracy and stakeholder skills are essential for success. The role also covers HR reporting, benefits support and HRIS enhancement, with a focus on standardisation and process improvement across

Qualifications

• Degree in Labour Relations, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in HR, with strong experience in payroll and HR administration in Spain, ideally in a multinational environment.
• Proven experience in payroll coordination with external providers, employee lifecycle administration, and time, leave and permit management under Spanish legislation.

Responsibilities

• Payroll & compliance – Iberia: Manage end‑to‑end monthly payroll with the external provider.
• Ensure compliance with Spanish labour, social security and tax regulations, collective agreements and Nexans policies.
• Prepare and validate payroll inputs including time & attendance, overtime, bonuses, and absences.
• Perform checks and reconciliations before payroll approval.

Skills

Payroll coordination

HR administration

Data accuracy

Stakeholder management

English B2

Education

Degree in Labour Relations

Tools

SuccessFactors

Excel

Office 365

Job description

Nexans Iberia is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage payroll and personnel administration across Iberia. You will coordinate with the external payroll provider, ensure compliance with Spanish labour, social security and tax rules, and administer time, leave and employee records.

Strong data accuracy and stakeholder skills are essential for success. The role also covers HR reporting, benefits support and HRIS enhancement, with a focus on standardisation and process improvement across