Multilingual Payroll Specialist ( based in Barcelona)

Confidential; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A global payroll services provider is seeking a Multilingual Payroll Specialist based in Barcelona. This role requires managing payroll across multiple entities, particularly in Spain and Portugal, ensuring compliance with various regulations. Candidates should have proven payroll processing experience and be fluent in English and Portuguese. The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of taxation, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for multiple countries.
• Ensure compliance with federal and local regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll inquiries.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Taxation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Business process analysis

Fluency in English

Fluency in Portuguese

Job description

Multilingual Payroll Specialist (based in Barcelona)

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a dynamic team and serve as the key point of contact for payroll operations across multiple entities. This position is based in Barcelona with a hybrid work model: 3 days in-office and 2 days remote

Key Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive end-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries, primarily focused on Spain and Portugal
• Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state/canton, local, and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary contact for complex payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders
• Interpret and apply policies for leaves, disability, allowances, one-time payments, and garnishments
• Collaborate with external payroll vendors to ensure correct data application and settlement
• Review and validate payroll calculations, including gross pay, bonuses, commissions, pension contributions, absences, and statutory leave
• Partner with People Systems teams to streamline HR-to-payroll integration processes
• Support payroll process improvements and operational efficiencies

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of taxation, audit, and compliance requirements across different jurisdictions
• Excellent payroll management skills with strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Proficiency in business process analysis and payroll process management
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration with HR, finance, tax, and external vendors
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (spoken and written); additional European language skills are advantageous
• Detail-oriented approach with confidence handling complex payroll queries and regulations

What We Offer

• Dynamic, collaborative work environment
• Cross-functional partnership opportunities
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Ready to take your payroll expertise to the next level? Apply now!

Seniority Level

Associate