CloudPay is seeking a skilled and motivated Spanish Payroll Specialist to join our friendly, collaborative team in Barcelona. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all local labour laws, social security requirements, and tax regulations.

In this role, you will work closely with both clients and internal teams, playing a key role in providing seamless and reliable payroll services.

Please submit your CV in English.

Main Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing according to the monthly payroll calendar, ensuring compliance with Spanish legislation and statutory deadlines

Collaborate closely with Operations to validate and reconcile payroll inputs and reports, ensuring all data aligns with legal and client requirements

Research and resolve payroll discrepancies before processing, and review outputs to ensure accuracy

Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes

Prepare and upload monthly payroll reports to the CloudPay platform

Manage all communications and submissions related to Spanish Social Security, including registrations, amendments, sick leave, and parental leave, via systems like SILTRA, CONTRAT@, CERTIFIC@, and DELTA

Oversee monthly Social Security contribution submissions and address any issues that may delay payment

Coordinate the calculation and timely submission of tax declarations to AEAT, including models 111, 216, 190, 296, and 345

Support payroll testing and parallel runs for new client implementations or system changes





Work in partnership with the Implementation team to ensure new payroll accounts are smoothly transitioned to the in-house team

Contribute to setup and configuration validations to ensure all client information is complete and accurate for payroll delivery

Experience Needed For This Role

Extensive hands‑on experience managing end-to-end Spanish payroll processing

Deep understanding of Spanish payroll legislation, compliance, and statutory reporting requirements

Expertise in managing complex payroll components such as benefits‑in‑kind, versátil remuneration, stock options/RSUs, and non‑resident employee scenarios

Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English (minimum English level: B2)

Proficiency with core business tools, including Microsoft Excel, Word, email systems, and Google Apps

Confident decision‑making skills, a proactive approach to planning, and the ability to manage priorities independently

Familiarity with Wolters Kluwer A3 software and SUMAR is a plus

Exposure to international payroll environments is beneficial

Willingness to attend the Barcelona office three times per month to support team collaboration

Spain Package and Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive vacation allowance

Calm app

Private Medical Insurance

EAP

Intensive Days

Employee Referral Program

WFH Allowance

Life Assurance

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Paid Volunteering days

Marriage Leave

Study Leave

Bereavement Leave

CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

📌 Spanish Payroll Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 Cloudpay
📍 Madrid