International Payroll Specialist Job in Barcelona, Spain – €45,000–€50,000/Yea

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🌍 International Payroll Specialist – Barcelona, Spain

Status: Accepting Applications

Are you an experienced payroll professional with international payroll processing and regulatory compliance expertise? An exciting opportunity is available to join the Finance Team in Barcelona, Spain.

💰 Job Details

  • Salary: €45,000 – €50,000 per year
  • Location: Barcelona, Spain
  • Work Schedule: 40 hours/week
  • Availability: Any Time
  • Duration: Long-term
  • Experience: 5–10 years
  • Job Type: Employee
  • Category: Finance & Accounting

Note: The advertised salary is in Euros (€), not US dollars.

🛠️ Top Skills

  • International Payroll
  • Payroll Processing
  • Regulatory Compliance

📋 Other Required Skills

  • Accounting
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • HRIS
  • SOX Compliance
  • Vendor Management

💼 About the Role

The International Payroll Specialist will join the Finance Team in Barcelona and manage monthly and bi-weekly payroll processes across multiple countries using a centralized payroll solution.

The role involves working closely with the International HR Team and HQ Payroll Team, overseeing external payroll providers, ensuring accurate payroll processing, and maintaining compliance with local legislation, SOX controls, and company policies.

🚀 Key Responsibilities

  • Manage accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple countries.
  • Ensure external payroll providers meet compliance requirements and service-level agreements.
  • Prepare payroll-related journal entries for the Finance Team.
  • Maintain accurate General Ledger (GL) mappings and payroll records.
  • Reconcile payroll taxes, salaries, and third-party payments.
  • Support payroll audits and internal control requirements.
  • Handle payroll-related enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with HR on employee benefits, including health insurance, pensions, and wellness programmes.
  • Manage payroll system enhancements, upgrades, and integrations.
  • Maintain payroll calendars and support year-end processes and statutory reporting.
  • Ensure payroll data security and GDPR compliance.
  • Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll reports and metrics.

🎯 Qualifications and Requirements

  • Professional experience in international payroll processing.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll accounting.
  • Understanding of SOX controls and compliance procedures.
  • Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of international payroll legislation, wages, taxation, pensions, and social security.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with international HR and Finance teams.

📍 Location Information

This position is based in Barcelona, Spain. Candidates should review the location and employment eligibility requirements before applying.

🚀 How to Apply

Visit AQZORA Jobs and search for International Payroll Specialist. Review the job requirements and submit your application through the official application process.

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