About this job opportunity

Our Vision To be the world's most trusted integral payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.

Our Mission

Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.

Our People

Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.

What makes this role exciting

CloudPay is looking for a skilled and motivated Spanish Payroll Specialist to join our professional, friendly and supportive team in Barcelona. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the full payroll cycle while ensuring compliance with all local labor laws, social security, and tax regulations.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working with data, and strives for high-quality results. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with clients and internal teams, playing a key part in delivering smooth and reliable payroll services. If you’re passionate about payroll, detail-oriented, and eager to grow with a forward-thinking company, we’d love to hear from you!

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, flexible 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

About you and Our core values

Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect

Being a team player is key to our culture

Solution and customer focused

Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results

Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements

Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do

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. The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork.

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📌 Spanish Payroll Specialist (Barcelona)
🏢 Cloudpay
📍 Barcelona