Payroll Specialist – Barcelona

On behalf of our client a global leader in dermatology and skincare, we are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their Barcelona office on a temporary contract.

Location & working model Barcelona (fixed location, no travel).

Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote (from 1st January 2027, this moves to 4 days in the office per client's integral policy).

Contract details

Duration: 3 months, with possible extension of the initial contract

Start date: ASAP (non-flexible)

Responsibilities

Implement People Solutions plans and programs, leveraging HR data to provide management-related information on workforce metrics, HR activities, efficiency, effectiveness and costs

Implement, execute and maintain general HR program/policy implementation, administration and compliance

Implement and execute specialised HR programs to continuously improve HR processes and procedures, and enhance the use of HR data for reporting, analytics and workforce planning

Support administration of processes linking HR programs to the HRIS

Coordinate payroll providers, mainly across the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands

Provide cross-functional support covering payroll, administration, employee queries, finance, HR, sales and office managers

Profile





Professional applying advanced knowledge typically gained through education and work experience, with 5-8 years of relevant experience

Works independently with limited supervision, owning processes within a specific area and contributing to process design and improvement

Comfortable resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems requiring detailed, specialised knowledge

May occasionally supervise or review the work of junior colleagues

Builds strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with stakeholders; able to present concepts to the functional community or leadership team and provide technical guidance to line managers and employees

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience/qualification

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of specific experience as a Payroll Specialist (essential)

Fluent English required; Dutch is a plus

Experience with Workday, external provider coordination, SharePoint and document management

Intermediate level of Excel

Strong attention to detail, ability to manage strict deadlines, process-oriented mindset, accountability and tenacity

Adaptable profile, comfortable building structure from stakeholder input

If you're interested, please apply with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss further details.

📌 Payroll Specialist (Barcelona)
🏢 Oxford Global Resources Consulting
📍 Barcelona