Sr. Analyst, BES, PEX, Payroll

Apply locations Barcelona | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago | Job requisition id: R25_00510

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Bacardi has ambitious goals for the coming years. We are building our Best10 yet! To succeed, providing exceptional service to our employees is essential.

Your primary responsibility will be ensuring accurate and timely payment of our Primos, including post-payroll payments. You will develop strong relationships with global and local payroll vendors, HR partners, and finance and accounting teams.

You will have opportunities to lead or participate in projects focused on continuous improvement to streamline processes and enhance service delivery.

ABOUT YOU

You understand, embrace, and demonstrate our culture.

You are experienced in building, reviewing, and executing payrolls on a weekly and monthly basis.

Your approach is detail-oriented, customer-focused, proactive, and capable of resolving issues quickly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Validate trial runs by local vendors and identify discrepancies.
• Resolve discrepancies with technical or business teams, implement corrective actions, and retest as needed.
• Prepare and process on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls, including severance packages.
• Reconcile and transmit payroll data across vendor and bank interfaces.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments to Primos and third parties.
• Respond to inquiries within service level agreements.
• Act as the main contact for local payroll vendors.
• Complete SOX controls to ensure data integrity.
• Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries and coordinate with finance teams.
• Document and update payroll processes.
• Manage Primo Investment files and serve as POC for the Structure Cost team.
• Lead or participate in process improvement projects within the payroll team.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of experience in multi-country payroll processing within a Shared Services Center.
• Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Knowledge of accounting/finance; experience in HR payroll or accounting preferred.
• Understanding of Swiss or Belgian legislation is a plus.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and sense of urgency.
• Adaptability to multi-office, multi-time zone, and cross-cultural environments.
• Team player with excellent communication skills and a knowledge-sharing attitude.
• Customer-centric mindset and process improvement orientation.

LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE

We value attributes that foster our 3Fs culture: Fearless, Family, and Founder. These include creating a sense of belonging, self-awareness, people and results agility, mental agility, and change agility. We promote diversity and fair treatment for all employees.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including competitive pay, benefits, incentives, allowances, and well-being programs. Benefits vary by location and employment type, with some benefits potentially subsidized or requiring employee contributions.

ABOUT BACARDI

With over 160 years of heritage, Bacardi is a family-owned spirits company with more than 200 brands. We foster a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and fun, guided by our 3Fs values.

Join us to be part of this legacy and unleash your potential.