Overview

Arxada is a integral leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability.

We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D; centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist, who will be responsible for all payroll operational related activities which are processed accurately and on time, while ensuring integrity of financial information, in accordance with internal policies and external statutory regulations for Spain, France, Italy and Belgium. This role is based in our office in Barcelona, with a hybrid working arrangement (3 days onsite, 2 days working from home possible). ES03

Responsibilities

Responsible for the end-to-end payroll processing across for Spain, France, Italy and Belgium via ADP

Process all types of payroll related elements including shift allowances, pensions, and benefits etc

Maintain payroll records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data including but not limited to sickness, vacation, and other accrued leave





Review data feeds from HR system (Workday), ensuring fixed data changes are made in the payroll system and data remains consistent across the two systems

Liaise with regional HRBPs to ensure that all the information needed to process an accurate payroll is received on time

Manage the relationship with the payroll vendor ensuring that the payroll is processed accurately, on time and is always compliant

Review results and work with ADP to make corrections to the system as appropriate

Second review for other payroll team members where required, and back up on other payrolls whilst colleagues are on leave

Work with wider EMEA payroll team to identify improvement areas, establish and maintain global payroll governance framework as well as mitigating risk

Qualifications & Experience

University degree or professional payroll qualification

Business fluent in English and Spanish

Min. 3+ years’ experience in managing multiple country payrolls in Europe

Solid knowledge of payroll in Spain, France, Italy and Belgium

Preferred Diploma in Payroll Management (or working towards)

Strong working knowledge of wage and hour laws, multi-jurisdictional taxes

Strong ethics and the ability to maintain confidential information

Excellent Excel skills, ability to produce pivot tables, using lookups etc

Detail oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to translate complex information into concise and understandable terms

Experience using ADP for payroll processing and Workday time and absence advantageous

“Can do” attitude and a curious mind, keen to be involved in new projects

📌 Payroll Specialist Spain, France, Italy and Belgium (Madrid)
🏢 ES03 ARXADA SPAIN
📍 Madrid