On behalf of our client a general 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 global policy).
Duration: 3 months, with possible extension of the initial contractResponsibilitiesImplement People Solutions plans and programs, leveraging HR data to provide management-related information on workforce metrics, HR activities, efficiency, effectiveness and costsImplement, execute and maintain general HR program/policy implementation, administration and complianceImplement and execute specialised HR programs to continuously improve HR processes and procedures, and enhance the use of HR data for reporting, analytics and workforce planningSupport administration of processes linking HR programs to the HRISCoordinate payroll providers, mainly across the UK, Belgium and the NetherlandsProvide cross-functional support covering payroll, administration, employee queries, finance, HR,



sales and office managersProfileProfessional applying advanced knowledge typically gained through education and work experience, with 5-8 years of relevant experienceWorks independently with limited supervision, owning processes within a specific area and contributing to process design and improvementComfortable resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems requiring detailed, specialised knowledgeMay occasionally supervise or review the work of junior colleaguesBuilds 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 employeesBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience/qualificationRequirementsMinimum 1 year of specific experience as a Payroll Specialist (essential)Fluent English required; Dutch is a plusExperience with Workday, external provider coordination, SharePoint and document managementIntermediate level of ExcelStrong attention to detail, ability to manage strict deadlines, process-oriented mindset, accountability and tenacityAdaptable profile, comfortable building structure from stakeholder input

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