Do you dare to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world?

Schneider

Electric - We are your Energy Technology Partner. We electrify, automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all.

At Schneider

Electric, our values – IMPACT (Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork) – are the foundation of everything we do. Becoming an Impact Maker means turning sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. Are you ready to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world?

As a Senior Payroll Manager, you are responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll and employee rewards processes. You oversee end-to-end payroll activities, including salaries, bonuses, and deductions, while ensuring that rewards programs are administered in line with applicable regulations and internal policies. You drive operational excellence by resolving complex issues, optimizing processes, and leveraging data and reporting to support decision-making and improve outcomes.

You define and drive the payroll and rewards operational strategy, ensuring scalability, standardization, and alignment with organizational priorities. You manage resources effectively and make independent decisions that significantly impact processes, costs, and performance. Through strong leadership and analytical thinking, you address complex challenges and implement improvements that enhance the effectiveness of payroll and rewards operations.

Payroll operations Oversee end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance Ensure full compliance with country-specific labor laws, tax legislation, social security rules, and corporate policies Establish and maintain governance frameworks, internal controls, and audit readiness at organizational level Manage sensitive personal and financial data in alignment with GDPR and global data privacy standards Ensure timely and transparent communication regarding payroll matters Ensure compliance with global mobility policies and tax regulations Own and drive the payroll operating model across multiple entities/regions Ensure alignment of payroll strategy with business and HR transformation initiatives Collaborate with HR, Finance, Rewards, Legal,



and external vendors Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and key business stakeholders Influence decisions related to payroll operations, service delivery, and process improvement initiatives Monitor SLA performance, quality of service, escalations, maintain high service quality Set clear direction, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with organizational goals Drive KPI definition and performance governance across teams Strong payroll domain expertise and understanding of regulatory requirements: minimum 5-7 years of experience in HR areas (e.g. payroll, personnel administration, labor code) minimum 4–5 years of leadership experience, preferably in a payroll or HR operations environment Strong understanding of payroll systems, automation, and digital transformation opportunities Automation-driven and digital mindset Strong command of English Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Management, Law, Public Administration Celebrate holidays your way!

With Floating

Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences. Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid).

Our Global Family Leave

Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one. With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy virtual medical care and 24/7 psychological support, as well as access to nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more! From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with AJ by Gympass so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best.

With Career

Hub, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally.





We offer you a Flexible Remuneration Plan in which you can choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more. As part of our #SEGreatPeople, you will have access to an online store of Schneider Electric products with exclusive prices and super discounts. Our flexible work models ensure a balance between family and work life, fostering personal growth, performance, and cooperation.

It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life's challenges. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.

We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, integral career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace. 40 billion global revenue+9% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us.

Our Trust

Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.

Schneider

Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

📌 Senior Payroll Manager - Iberia (Barcelona)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Barcelona