At Iberostar Group we are looking for a Global Payroll Transformation Specialist to join our Global HR Ops team based in our headquarters in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. We are a 100% family-owned company with 70 years of experience in the tourism sector. Today, we welcome millions of travelers with the promise of creating happy vacations and memorable experiences, with a value proposition based on quality and the customer and employee experience.

This role is key to supporting Iberostar's international payroll transformation during the deployment and business adoption of the Workday HCM platform. As an individual contributor, you will drive global payroll process improvements, business readiness, and cross-functional HR transition projects. With a strong focus on functional payroll maps, process harmonization, and general mobility advisory, this position plays a critical role in driving digitization, operational excellence, and new ways of working across our international geographies.

Possibility of remaining based in Spain, working in a hybrid model that includes monthly trips to the headquarters. Reporting to the Global HR OPs & Mobility Manager, your main responsabilities will be: Business Transformation & Deployment: Act as the key functional HR expert for global payroll maps as well as Time & Attendance and Absence contexts during and after the Workday rollout. Partner with regional HR Operations teams to understand local policies, translate business needs into functional requirements, and support the functional validation of Workday payroll interfaces (including Payroll Backbone Reports - PBRs).

Functional Testing & UAT: Define business test cases in alignment with implementation partners. Lead and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) from the HR/Payroll side to ensure data accuracy before system upgrades or rollouts.



Provide functional ongoing support to regional HR teams post-go-live, prioritizing the resolution of operational payroll processes and ensuring smooth business continuity.

Project & Transition Management: Actively participate in the design of global payroll process maps, build business cases for operational improvements, and support local payroll vendor transition projects where needed.

Global Mobility Functional Advisory: Act as a functional consultant for regional HR teams and HR Business Partners on global mobility queries; Knowledge Management & Upskilling: Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), global HR operational policies, and training materials. Co-create and maintain a global HR Operations knowledge base to empower regional teams.

University

Degree within business administration or similar. ~ 3-5 years of experience in global/international payroll environments, HR Operations or HR project management roles.

Project track record: demonstrated experience participating in HR transition projects, payroll vendor migrations or system rollouts. Strong understanding of how international payroll frameworks operate, including familiarity with interfaces and PBRs (payroll backbone reports).

Global mobility awareness: foundational knowledge of international assignments, tax implications for expats, or global mobility policies to act as an internal consultant. Previous international roles in operational day2day payroll and global mobility is a plus.

HCM technology: proven experience working with Workday HCM, specifically CORE, Payroll solutions, Time Tracking, or Absences.

Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office, Smart sheet or other project planning tools. ~ Proficiency in Spanish and English. Knowledge of Portuguese or French is a plus. ~ Permanent contract, full-time. Variety of opportunities and projects that will allow you to develop your potential and grow professionally every day.

📌 Global Payroll Transformation Specialist (Palma)
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📍 Palma