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Payroll Specialist

16/10/2026

Job Description:

We are currently looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll team, part of our People Services Division, based in Spain.

Your role will encompass:

Manage end-to-end payroll operations for Spain and support payroll activities across other European countries, ensuring full compliance with local legislation and regulations.

Partner with global payroll, HR, finance teams and external vendors to ensure accurate, efficient and timely payroll delivery.

Drive payroll process improvements, standardization initiatives and transformation projects, while proactively identifying and mitigating payroll risks.

Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and management analyses, ensuring data accuracy and operational excellence.

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee and manager queries related to payroll, benefits and HR operations, delivering a high-quality service experience.

Collaborate with HR teams and Centers of Excellence to support benefits administration, ensure process compliance and continuously enhance HR service delivery.

What you bring to the role:

A degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.

3-5+ years' experience in payroll, with a sound knowledge of Spanish legislation on payroll, tax and compliance requirements.

Experience in HR operations, employee services or benefits administration is an advantage.

Experience of working with payroll providers and HRIS platforms; knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors is highly valued.





Excellent command of English and fluency in Spanish.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Customer-focused, detail-oriented and able to handle confidential information with discretion.

A Master's degree or an MBA will be considered an advantage.

Share the same Value Based Behaviors:

People & Personal growth

Results orientation & Safety excellence

Collaboration & Trust

Empathy & Effective communication

Flexibility & Adaptability

Your Benefits:

Competitive remuneration package

Group Health Insurance Plan

Monthly meal allowance

At METLEN, we combine industrial expertise with a global outlook to help shape a more sustainable future. As a FTSE 100 company listed in London, we operate across the Energy and Metals sectors, with activities spanning five continents and more than 40 countries. In 2025, we recorded consolidated revenue of €7.107 billion and EBITDA of €753 million, supported by a workforce of over 9,000 dedicated individuals.
From integrated energy solutions and renewable technologies to green metallurgy, critical metals and advanced manufacturing, our work addresses some of the most significant challenges facing industry today. Our people make this possible through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. At METLEN, you can contribute to projects with general reach while developing your skills and helping create lasting value.

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📌 Payroll Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 Metlen Energy & Metals
📍 Madrid