Spanish Payroll Processor

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in payroll solutions seeks a Spanish Payroll Specialist in Northampton. The role involves managing end-to-end payroll processes across Spain and Portugal, ensuring compliance and accuracy, while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll administration and fluency in Spanish.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll administration across multiple geographies.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, controls, and best practices.
• Spanish fluency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees.
• Ensure accurate tax and statutory deductions; liaise with tax authorities.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to employee payroll queries.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Tax Legislation

Stakeholder Communication

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Job description

Spanish Payroll Specialist
Northampton
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
DOE

Our global, market leading client is looking for a payroll specialist to join them on a permanent basis, to manage end-to-end payroll processes across multiple countries (Spain, Portugal), ensuring accurate, timely payments, compliance with local regulations, and seamless collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.



Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees.
• Ensure accurate tax and statutory deductions; liaise with tax authorities.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to employee payroll queries.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate filings (e.g. HMRC returns).
• Support monthly closing with Finance and maintain payroll governance documentation.
• Drive process improvements and support change initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and internal policies.
• Provide guidance and operational oversight to team members.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in payroll administration across multiple geographies.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, controls, and best practices.
• Ability to influence, advise, and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading or guiding teams; change and process improvement focus.
• Spanish fluency strongly preferred.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with payroll vendors.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of risk, compliance, and control frameworks.

• You thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• You bring a proactive mindset, high attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.