Spanish Payroll Manager

Synmatch AI; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading HR platform company is seeking a Spanish Payroll Manager to oversee the entire payroll cycle and lead the transition from external to in-house operations. This fully remote role requires at least 5 years of hands-on experience in Spanish payroll and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. The company values work-life balance, offers flexible work arrangements, and supports employee well-being through various perks. Join a diverse and growing team committed to innovation in payroll management.

Servicios

Flexible work program

Dedicated Well-Being Day

Subsidised gym memberships

Training & Development Allowance

Annual team meetups

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of Spanish payroll experience required.
• Ability to run Spanish payroll independently.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish payroll legislation.

Responsabilidades

• Own and manage the full Spanish payroll cycle.
• Lead transition from external vendor to in-house payroll.
• Ensure compliance with Spanish payroll legislation.

Conocimientos

Spanish payroll experience

Knowledge of Spanish payroll legislation

Advanced proficiency with payroll systems/tools

Fluent Spanish

Strong English communication skills

Herramientas

MS Excel

Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs)

Descripción del empleo

Ready to join the future of work? Join our customer as a Spanish Payroll Manager with a leading HR platform company that's building a world without borders. They make it easy to hire and manage global teams while ensuring compliance and streamlining processes for remote-first companies and digital nomads alike.

Our customer is continuously growing their talent pipeline with exceptional payroll professionals. This role is responsible for owning the complete Spanish payroll cycle and leading the strategic transition from external vendor to fully in-house payroll operations. As they value work-life balance, please only apply if you're based within 2 hours of the Central European Timezone.

We believe in building relationships with top talent and would welcome your application to be considered for upcoming positions within their expanding team. If you're passionate about Spanish payroll and interested in being part of this exciting journey, don't hesitate to reach out! Your next career adventure might be just around the corner.

What you will do as a Spanish Payroll Manager...

• Own and run the full, end-to-end Spanish payroll cycle independently - from data collection and validation through to calculations, controls, submissions, payments and reporting.
• Lead and manage the implementation/in-housing of Spanish payroll from current external vendor, including planning, data migration, testing, parallel runs and go-live processes.
• Manage all associated payroll activities in Spain, including starters and leavers, contract changes, benefits and deductions, year-end processes, reconciliations and reporting to Spanish authorities.
• Act as the main point of contact for Spanish payroll, resolving employee and client issues while clearly explaining payroll topics to non-experts across the organization.
• Ensure strict compliance with Spanish payroll legislation and statutory requirements (Seguridad Social, IRPF, mandatory insurances, pensions, etc.) by correctly applying existing rules in daily operations.
• Review and improve payroll processes and controls, documenting procedures and identifying opportunities for standardization and automation across the European payroll function.

What we are looking for...

• Minimum 5 years' hands‑on Spanish payroll experience, with proven end-to-end ownership of the full payroll cycle in in‑house environments.
• Demonstrable experience managing or significantly contributing to the transition of Spanish payroll from an outsourced vendor to an in‑house model, including planning, system sourcing, setup and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong, up-to-date working knowledge of Spanish payroll legislation and statutory requirements (social security, IRPF, benefits, mandatory insurances, etc.) with the ability to apply these accurately in practice.
• Proven ability to run Spanish payroll 100% independently, aligning with internal policies and controls, without day-to-day technical supervision or support.
• Advanced proficiency with Spanish payroll systems/tools and MS Excel, confident with reconciliations, data checks and troubleshooting discrepancies.
• Fluent Spanish and strong English communication skills, comfortable working with Spanish authorities, vendors and international internal stakeholders.

Desirable (but not required):

• Experience working in a multi-country or multi-entity payroll environment, ideally across Europe with vendor management experience.
• Experience in fast‑growing or changing environments, where processes and systems are being built and improved over time.
• Previous experience in an EOR/PEO, global employment, or HR tech environment.
• Experience working with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail) and collaborative documentation tools like Confluence.
• Startup environment experience with hands‑up‑the‑sleeves mentality.

Benefits and perks...

• Global, remote, and thriving: Join a global team of talented individuals spread across 26 countries. The flexible work program lets you work from anywhere, anytime. Whether it's a beachside office or a cosy home office, the choice is yours.
• Your well-being is our priority: Mental health matters, which is why they offer a dedicated Well-Being Day - a full day off just to recharge and relax.
• Get fit and stay active: Whether it's yoga, weightlifting, or a quick jog, work out on your terms, at a discount with subsidised gym memberships.
• Learn, grow, and develop: They believe in constant growth. With the Training & Development Allowance, you'll have all the opportunities you need to keep expanding your skills and knowledge.
• Stay connected: Take part in exciting annual team meetups!
• Diversity is our superpower: They are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits vary depending on location due to local laws and regulations.

Our customer is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We're here to support you every step of the way!

Department Human Resources Role Payroll Specialist Locations Spain Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time