Senior Payroll Specialist

<p></p><p></p><p>At Avis Budget Group, we connect people to what matters most — and none of that happens without our talented teams behind the scenes. We are looking for an experienced <b>Payroll Specialist</b> who will be a key player in ensuring smooth payroll operations across multiple European entities in International from Barcelona.</p><h3></h3><p><b>What you’ll do</b></p><p></p><p>In this role, you’ll take ownership of all payroll activities and be a trusted expert for employees and stakeholders across the region:</p><ul><li><p>Manage <b>end-to-end payroll</b> for several countries with accuracy and compliance</p></li><li><p>Ensure payroll is delivered on time and aligned with local tax and labor regulations</p></li><li><p>Act as the primary partner for employees and internal teams on complex payroll queries</p></li><li><p>Apply policies related to <b>leaves, benefits, allowances, and statutory payments</b></p></li><li><p>Collaborate closely with external payroll vendors to secure correct data and settlements</p></li><li><p>Review and validate payroll inputs including <b>gross pay, bonuses, commissions, pension contributions, and absences</b></p></li><li><p>Work with People Systems teams to drive <b>seamless HR–Payroll integrations</b></p></li><li><p>Contribute to <b>continuous improvement projects</b> to enhance payroll efficiency and employee experience</p></li></ul><h3></h3><p><b>What you bring</b></p><ul><li><p>Proven experience managing full payroll lifecycle</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of <b>multi-country payroll</b>, tax, compliance, and audit requirements</p></li><li><p>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to interpret and simplify complex payroll topics with clarity</p></li><li><p>Fluency in <b>English and Spanish</b></p></li><li><p>Additional European languages (Portuguese, Italian, French, etc.) are a strong plus</p></li><li><p>Detail-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills</p></li></ul><h3></h3><p><b>Why join us?</b></p><ul><li><p>Competitive compensation</p></li><li><p>Comprehensive benefits and well being programs</p></li><li><p>A supportive, <b>cross-functional</b> environment that values collaboration</p></li><li><p>Development opportunities across a global organization</p></li><li><p>The chance to power mobility and build a future in a vibrant, international team</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p>Barcelona<p></p><p></p>Barcelona<p></p><p></p>Spain