Payroll Specialist: Flexible Hours & Growth

Exide Group; Vila Franca de Xira; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working hours

Pension plan

Medical services

Career growth opportunities

Gamelearn access

Job summary

Exide Technologies in Castanheira do Ribatejo, Portugal, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing for all employees, while supporting reporting and payroll improvements.

Reporting to the Business Controller & Payroll Manager, you will manage attendance, time tracking, social security declarations, and payroll components, requiring attention to detail and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Management, Economics, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in payroll.
• Knowledge of labor legislation.
• Experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Proactive attitude and team spirit.
• Attention to detail and strong planning skills.
• Good command of English.
• Proficiency in IT tools from a user perspective (Excel).
• Experience with Primavera software (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all Exide employees in Portugal.
• Maintain and update the employee database.
• Manage daily time and attendance (absences, overtime, schedules).
• Prepare reports and KPIs to support HR management.
• Process and review all payroll components.
• Prepare monthly income declarations for Social Security and Tax Authorities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, internal controls, and Exide Group guidelines.
• Prepare management reports (weekly, monthly, and year-end).
• Support payroll budget and forecast activities.
• Manage wage garnishments (payroll deductions, collection, and payments).
• Support HR in interpreting applicable legislation related to payroll.
• Respond to employee queries.
• Actively contribute to the improvement of internal departmental processes.

Skills

English proficiency

Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Team spirit

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management, Management, Economics, or equivalent

Tools

Primavera

Payroll systems

Job description

Exide Technologies in Castanheira do Ribatejo, Portugal, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing for all employees, while supporting reporting and payroll improvements.

Reporting to the Business Controller & Payroll Manager, you will manage attendance, time tracking, social security declarations, and payroll components, requiring attention to detail and strong Excel skills.