Payroll Specialist - Spain & Portugal - INTL INDIA

Insight Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across Spain and Portugal, acting as a liaison between employees, HR, Finance, and payroll vendors. The role emphasizes Iberian payroll compliance and accurate processing.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, fluency in English, and Spanish/Portuguese language skills, with familiarity in Workday or Strada and global payroll environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience with a focus on Spain and/or Portugal payroll operations.
• End-to-end payroll processing for Spain and/or Portugal.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Spain and Portugal, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Coordinate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, and changes.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain employee payroll records, benefits, and deductions.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and validation checks.
• Support year-end payroll activities, bonus payments, and tax reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries regarding taxation and pay slips.
• Monitor changes in Iberian payroll legislation to stay compliant.
• Drive process improvements and payroll documentation.

Skills

Spain/Portugal payroll

End-to-end payroll

Iberian regulations

English fluency

Spanish/Portuguese language

Multi-country payroll (EMEA)

Tools

Workday

Strada

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global's customer is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across Spain and Portugal, with a primary focus on ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. This individual will serve as a key liaison between employees, HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors while maintaining expertise in Iberian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Spain and Portugal, ensuring compliance with local tax, labor, and social security regulations. Coordinate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, variable pay, absences, and statutory leave. Partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure payroll accuracy and resolve issues. Maintain employee payroll records, benefits, and deductions within payroll systems. Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and validation checks to identify and resolve discrepancies. Support year-end payroll activities, bonus payments, salary review cycles, and tax reporting requirements. Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries regarding taxation, pay slips, and payroll processes. Monitor legislative changes across Spain and Portugal and ensure payroll processes remain compliant. Drive continuous process improvements and support payroll documentation efforts.

Skills and Requirements

5+ years of payroll experience with a strong focus on Spain and/or Portugal payroll operations. End-to-end payroll processing experience for Spain and/or Portugal. Strong understanding of Iberian payroll compliance, tax regulations, labor laws, and statutory requirements. Payroll audit, reconciliation, and reporting experience. Experience working with third-party payroll providers. Advanced/fluent English communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in Spanish and Portuguese (or either language). Experience with payroll platforms such as Workday, Strada, or similar systems. Experience supporting multi-country payroll operations across EMEA. Experience working in a global payroll environment.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].