Who We Are At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission‑critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress;
with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI‑powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well‑being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role Are you passionate about ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment where your attention to detail makes a significant impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! As an HR Payroll Manager at Kyndryl, you'll be the payroll guru, ensuring that the entire process runs like a well‑oiled machine. Speed and accuracy are your middle names, and you take pride in making sure every employee gets the paycheck they deserve. But it's not just about numbers;
you'll be the bridge between our incredible employees and third‑party payroll vendors, ensuring that our unique pay policies are seamlessly integrated into the system. But that's not all;
you'll have the exciting opportunity to spearhead the coordination of third‑party payroll system implementations and upgrades. Embrace the challenge of managing these projects and watch as your expertise helps us stay at the forefront of payroll technology. Interpreting pay policies may sound like a mundane task, but not for you! You'll be the interpreter of a payroll symphony, ensuring that vacation days, leaves of absence, disability, workers’ compensation, and union contracts are harmoniously calculated and applied to the various accounts. Your knowledge of government regulations and withholding exemptions will be key in this symphonic masterpiece. And here's the exciting part – you won't just be a payroll expert;
you'll also be a compliance champion.



Staying up‑to‑date with ever‑changing federal and state payroll requirements is no small feat, but you'll rise to the challenge. Your dedication to compliance will keep us ahead of the game, ensuring that we’re always on the right side of the law. As part of our Kyndryl team, you’ll also be involved in the offboarding process. You’ll work closely with former employees, labor unions, and internal teams to ensure a smooth transition and seamless handling of all offboarding tasks. So, if you’re ready to take on a rewarding role as our HR Payroll Manager, join us and let’s build a future where accurate payroll processing and compliance are celebrated like it deserves.
Your Future at Kyndryl Kyndryl has a global footprint, which means that as an HR Payroll Manager at Kyndryl, you will have opportunities to work on projects and collaborate with colleagues from around the world. This role is dynamic and influential – offering a wide range of professional and personal growth opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.
Who You Are You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset;
keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer‑focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Skills and Experience Technical Expertise of Payroll: Hands‑on working knowledge and achievement of outcomes that include end‑to‑end payroll operations.
A change agent: Experience in Payroll transformation and vendor transitions.




Adopting and implementing strategies to improve adherence to global processes including having knowledge of industry best practices.
Payroll Compliance & Risk Management: Stay updated on integral, regional, and local payroll laws to ensure compliance. Implement internal controls and audits to mitigate compliance risks. Implement forensic payroll audits to identify fraud risks.
Data Security & Privacy: Ensure payroll data adheres to GDPR, SOC1, ISO27001, and other security roles/standards and organizational guidelines.
Payroll Technology and Automation: Lead the adoption of cloud‑based payroll solutions (Workday, ADP, EY etc.).
Payroll Accuracy & KPIs: Track cost per payroll, accuracy, efficiency, cycle times, employee experience and compliance.
Agile & Continuous Improvement Mindset: Apply Lean Six Sigma process improvement methodologies to eliminate inefficiencies.
Vendor SLA Management: Ensure payroll providers meet service level agreements (SLAs) and compliance benchmarks. Manage payroll vendors to ensure global workforce compliance.
Employee Experience Focus: Improve payroll satisfaction scores by enhancing accuracy and timeliness.
Financial Acumen & Cost Management: Demonstrated fiscal competence to manage payroll budgets. Optimize payroll expenses without impacting compliance or employee experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business and MBA in human resources.
Professional Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in global payroll operations. Expert in MS Excel, macros, Power BI, MS list Lean Six Sigma, Payroll, Compensation certification. Hands on experience of managing global mobility and stock options, long term incentive planning in payroll.
Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing & Administration: Accurate salary processing as per Payroll Calendar in a timely manner.
Time & Attendance Management: Integrating data.
Deductions & Benefits: Taxes and employee benefits.

📌 Senior Manager, Payroll (Madrid)
🏢 3530 Kyndryl España
📍 Madrid