We are currently partnering with a leading international company based in Madrid (La Moraleja area) to recruit an HR Administration & Payroll Manager .
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced HR Administration & Payroll Manager to lead payroll and HR administration activities for Spain while collaborating closely with international stakeholders across the organization.
This is a key leadership position, combining operational excellence with people management responsibilities. You will oversee payroll and HR administration processes, manage a small team, contribute to HR transformation initiatives, and ensure a high-quality employee experience across the organization.
The role requires a hands‑on leader who enjoys working in an international environment and driving continuous improvement through process optimization, digitalization, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the HR Administration and Payroll team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Oversee and coordinate the monthly payroll process for Spain,



ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, benefits administration, leave management, and offboarding.
- Ensure HR policies, procedures, and administrative processes comply with Spanish labor legislation and internal standards.
- Act as a trusted partner for employees, managers, and senior stakeholders on payroll and HR administration matters.
- Manage and optimize employee benefits programs, including private healthcare, meal vouchers, life insurance, and adaptable compensation schemes.
- Oversee HR reporting, people metrics, and workforce analytics to support business decision‑making.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR data across HRIS platforms.
- Collaborate with international HR teams, including Portugal and regional stakeholders, ensuring alignment of processes and best practices.
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📌 HR Administration (España)
🏢 Claire Joster
📍 España