Spanish Payroll Specialist
Northampton
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
£ DOE
Our global, market leading client is looking for a payroll specialist to join them on a permanent basis, to manage end-to-end payroll processes across multiple countries (Spain, Portugal), ensuring accurate, timely payments, compliance with local regulations, and seamless collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees.
* Ensure accurate tax and statutory deductions; liaise with tax authorities.
* Maintain payroll records and respond to employee payroll queries.
* Collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate filings (e.g. HMRC returns).
* Support monthly closing with Finance and maintain payroll governance documentation.
* Drive process improvements and support change initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with legal and internal policies.
* Provide guidance and operational oversight to team members.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience in payroll administration across multiple geographies.
* Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, controls, and best practices.
* Ability to influence, advise, and communicate with senior stakeholders.
* Experience leading or guiding teams; change and process improvement focus.
* Spanish fluency strongly preferred.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with payroll vendors.
* Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
* Understanding of risk, compliance, and control frameworks.
* You thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
* You bring a proactive mindset, high attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.
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