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Are you ready to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world? ObjectiveAs 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.
Main responsibilitiesPayroll operationsOversee end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and complianceEnsure full compliance with country-specific labor laws, tax legislation, social security rules,



and corporate policiesEstablish and maintain governance frameworks, internal controls, and audit readiness at organizational levelLead prompt resolution of discrepancies, employee queries and system errorsInitiate improvements that strengthen accuracy, standardization and automationManage sensitive personal and financial data in alignment with GDPR and global data privacy standardsEnsure timely and transparent communication regarding payroll mattersEnsure compliance with global mobility policies and tax regulationsOwn and drive the payroll operating model across multiple entities/regionsEnsure alignment of payroll strategy with business and HR transformation initiativesStakeholder managementCollaborate with HR, Finance, Rewards, Legal, and external vendorsAct as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and key business stakeholdersInfluence decisions related to payroll operations, service delivery, and process improvement initiativesEnsure proactive, transparent communication and alignment across all stakeholder groupsMonitor SLA performance, quality of service, escalations, maintain high service qualityPeople managementLead the team through direct and/or indirect reporting linesPromote continuous learning around legislation, systems, and process improvementsSet clear direction, priorities,



and performance expectations aligned with organizational goalsDrive KPI definition and performance governance across teamsSpecific requirementsStrong 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 environmentStrong understanding of payroll systems, automation, and digital transformation opportunitiesAble to work independently with self-confidence and build trust and strong relationships with peers and major stakeholdersExperience managing and developing teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage complex, and ambiguous challengesHigh level of resilience and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-impact environmentStrong communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsStrong governance, risk management and compliance mindsetExperience implementing CI initiatives, and process improvementsAutomation-driven and digital mindsetAbility to adapt to change and lead others through transformationStrong command of EnglishBachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Management, Law, Public AdministrationWhat will you get? 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 adaptable 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.
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📌 Senior Payroll Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Barcelona