SSC Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Europe

Midea Europe; Madrid; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

European rotations

International training

Sponsorship for professional certs

Competitive country-specific benefits

Job summary

Midea Europe, based in Madrid, is seeking a proactive SSC Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support the setup and ongoing improvement of the Europe HR Shared Service Center. You will focus on payroll transformation, vendor management and multi-country benefits administration, collaborating with local HR, Finance and external providers.

The role requires strong data accuracy, stakeholder management and fluent English, with additional European languages a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or Business Administration or related field.
• Around 6 years of payroll experience across multiple countries.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, data accuracy prioritized.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, tax, and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Europe payroll transformation projects, vendor transitions and calendar alignment.
• Coordinate monthly payroll processes for multiple European countries and validate submissions.
• Assist benefits administration including meal vouchers, pensions and insurance across Europe.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and contribute to SOPs and process improvements.

Skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to data accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Employment, Full Time

Department: Midea Europe Region HR Shared Service Center

Reports Line: Head of HR Shared Service Center Europe

Languages Required: English and European Languages (Must)

ABOUT MIDEA GROUP

Midea Group is a publicly listed Global Fortune 500 company and is the world’s leading manufacturer of home appliances. Committed to bringing innovation to life, Midea Group goes beyond smart home appliances and comprises business pillars like HVAC and Building Technologies, Robotics and Automation, Electro-Mechanical and Digital Innovation. Being ranked #231 in the 2026 Global Fortune 500 List, Midea is proud of its 190,000+ employees and presence in 200+ countries, including several subsidiaries in the European market.

• Global Fortune 500 #246 in 2025

ABOUT MIDEA EUROPE

Midea's commitment to Europe goes beyond expanding its market reach. It’s also building a sustainable and innovative presence in the Europe market through localized operations, technological advancements, and an emphasis on energy-efficient solutions. CLICK VIDEOS HERE and some key M&A activities in the region (e.g. Teka, KUKA and ARBONIA climate).

• The work location is at Midea Europe HQ: Paseo de la Castellana, 85, 9th Floor, 28046 Madrid, Spain.
• Midea Europe deliveries MDA and SDA consumer electronics alongside comprehensive HVAC solutions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented SSC Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support the setup and continuous improvement of the Europe HR Shared Service Center, with a key focus on payroll transformation, payroll vendor management and benefits administration across multiple European countries.

This role will act as the in-house payroll coordinator for the Europe Region, working closely with local HR teams, Finance, MIB HQ HR teams and external payroll providers to ensure accurate, compliant and efficient payroll operations. The role will also support payroll vendor transition projects, payroll process standardization and internal communication coordination during payroll system or vendor changes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Payroll Transformation Project Support

• Support the implementation of Europe payroll transformation projects, including payroll vendor transition, process redesign, data migration and payroll calendar alignment.
• Manage day-to-day communication with payroll vendors to ensure payroll data submission, calculation, review and payment processes are completed on time. Monitor vendor service quality, including payroll accuracy, response time, compliance support and issue resolution.

3. Payroll Operations Coordination

• Coordinate monthly payroll processes for assigned European countries, including payroll input collection, validation, submission, review and final confirmation. Support payroll reconciliation with Finance where required, including payroll cost reports, payment files and accrual information.

4. Benefits Administration Support

• Support the administration and coordination of employee benefits across Europe, including meal vouchers, pension, insurance, transport allowance, company car-related benefits and other country-specific benefits where applicable.

5. Compliance, Data and Process Improvement

• Ensure payroll and benefits processes comply with local labor law, tax, social security, employment, and statutory requirements in multi-country European payroll is highly preferred.
• Contribute to the development of payroll SOPs, templates, checklists and knowledge base materials for the Europe SSC.

KEY REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Around 6 years of relevant payroll experience, ideally covering payroll operations, payroll transformation, HR shared services.
• Good understanding of payroll-related tax, social security, employment, and statutory requirements in multi-country European payroll is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems, with strong attention to data accuracy and integrity.
• Good understanding of HR compliance and the ability to identify and elevate potential risks.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple processes, countries, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly responsible, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a service-oriented mindset.
• Fluent English is required; additional European languages are a plus.

WHAT ON OFFER

• Lead European payroll implementation from Madrid, one of Europe’s leading hubs, partnering with a people-focused global team.
• Join a multicultural, international team operating on a standardized HRSSC platform to enhance your global competitiveness.
• Gain access to structured international training, European rotations, and sponsorship for professional certifications.
• Enjoy competitive, country-specific benefits tailored to local markets.