UK Payroll Specialist - Global HR Operations

Quadient; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Global payroll exposure

Learning platform access

Competitive total rewards

Job summary

Quadient is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join the international People team in a hybrid setup. You will support payroll across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy and compliance while partnering with HR, Benefits, and employees.

You’ll drive process improvements, handle data in HRIS/Payroll systems (ADP/SAP/Workday), assist audits, and provide proactive, customer-focused payroll support. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in payroll, HR ops, or shared services.
• Experience with payroll systems (ADP, SAP, Workday or similar).
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• Proficient English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries.
• Prepare, validate, and submit payroll data to external providers.
• Manage payroll changes including hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, and leave.
• Review payroll inputs for accuracy.
• Support off-cycle payroll runs and retroactive adjustments.
• Act as a point of contact for payroll inquiries.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance and local stakeholders.
• Assist with audits and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

ADP

SAP

Workday

Job description

Quadient is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join the international People team in a hybrid setup. You will support payroll across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy and compliance while partnering with HR, Benefits, and employees.

You’ll drive process improvements, handle data in HRIS/Payroll systems (ADP/SAP/Workday), assist audits, and provide proactive, customer-focused payroll support. English proficiency is required.