Senior Payroll Specialist Iberia

<p></p><p><b>Responsibilities / Tasks</b></p><p>Are you passionate about payroll, regulatory compliance, and personnel management? This is your opportunity to join our team in Alcobendas!</p><ul><li><span>Manage the (outsourced) payroll process for Spain &amp; Portugal, covering multiple legal entities.</span></li><li><span>Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and proper payroll record maintenance.</span></li><li><span>Keep GEA’s global and local policies up to date and integrated into the payroll process.</span></li><li><span>Work closely with local HRBPs and our central HR resource center in Berlin on daily tasks and provide support for projects.</span></li><li><span>Ensure timely payment of salaries, taxes, and applicable social security contributions.</span></li><li><span>Respond to employee inquiries, escalating questions and concerns when necessary.</span></li><li><span>Serve as a responsible backup in case of absences.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Your Profile / Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><span>University degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</span></li><li><span>Minimum of </span><b><span>3 years of experience in payroll processing </span></b><span>within a </span><b><span>multinational environment.</span></b></li><li><span><b>Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations</b>.</span></li><li><b><span>Spanish native &amp; English fluent (C1 level).</span></b></li><li><span>Proficiency in payroll software, <b>Microsoft Office</b>, <b>Workday</b>, and various HR systems.</span></li><li><span>Excellent <b>attention to detail</b> and accuracy.</span></li><li><span>Strong <b>organizational </b>and time management <b>skills</b>.</span></li><li><span>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with <b>discretion</b>.</span></li><li><span>Excellent <b>communication </b>and <b>interpersonal skills</b>.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span>We offer:</span></p><ul><li>A competitive and flexible compensation package</li><li>Work-life balance hybrid working model as a combination of home-office and working in the office </li><li>23 vacation days per year</li><li>Great <span>work environment</span> as part of a collaborative team  </li><li>Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level.</li><li>The opportunity to be part of a Top Employer 2025-certified company.</li></ul><p></p><p>Kindly note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.</p><p></p><p><span><b>Did we spark your interest?</b><br/>Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.</span></p>