Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist – Barcelona On behalf of our client a global leader in dermatology and skincare, we are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their Barcelona office on a temporary contract. Location & working model Barcelona (fixed location, no travel). Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote (from 1st January 2027, this moves to 4 days in the office per client's global policy). Contract details Duration: 3 months, with possible extension of the initial contract Start date: ASAP (non-flexible) Responsibilities Implement People Solutions plans and programs, leveraging HR data to provide management-related information on workforce metrics, HR activities, efficiency, effectiveness and costs Implement, execute and maintain general HR program/policy implementation, administration and compliance Implement and execute specialised HR programs to continuously improve HR processes and procedures, and enhance the use of HR data for reporting, analytics and workforce planning Support administration of processes linking HR programs to the HRIS Coordinate payroll providers, mainly across the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands Provide cross-functional support covering payroll, administration, employee queries, finance, HR, sales and office managers Profile Professional applying advanced knowledge typically gained through education and work experience, with 5-8 years of relevant experience Works independently with limited supervision, owning processes within a specific area and contributing to process design and improvement Comfortable resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems requiring detailed, specialised knowledge May occasionally supervise or review the work of junior colleagues Builds strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with stakeholders; able to present concepts to the functional community or leadership team and provide technical guidance to line managers and employees Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience/qualification Requirements Minimum 1 year of specific experience as a Payroll Specialist (essential) Fluent English required; Dutch is a plus Experience with Workday, external provider coordination, SharePoint and document management Intermediate level of Excel Strong attention to detail, ability to manage strict deadlines, process-oriented mindset, accountability and tenacity Adaptable profile, comfortable building structure from stakeholder input If you're interested, please apply with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss further details.