ROLE SUMMARY

This position will support Spain payroll tasks, to ensure accuracy, fidelity and timeliness for payroll calculations, tax payment and others processes for monthly and off-cycle payrolls.

The role demands expertise and knowledge on Spain payroll activities to calculate wages, processing employee payments, benefits and deductions, accounting accuracy as well as maintaining accurate and timely payroll records to comply with local legislation, company monthly and annual controls.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support in the pre-payroll, on-cycle payroll, off-cycle payroll processes for Spain market
• Responsible for collecting, validating, and maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions (new hires, internal promotions, annual salary adjustments, withholdings, terminations)
• Validate and maintain leave controls (vacation, sick leaves, among others)
• Identify issues and errors related to timekeeping during payroll execution
• Entering data into payroll, administrative data bases and software programs
• Prepare and submit electronic payments (E-Pays) on time, to ensure reporting on time the information for Social Security, Pension Plans, Government, etc
• Support internal customer inquiries through the timely response to tickets raised by colleagues in the Service Now platform
• Execute routine and Ad Hoc reports in support of Payroll, Human Resources and Finance / Accounting teams
• Prepare accounts reconciliation to identify discrepancies between the payroll and journal entries posted in the accounting, as well as provide solution to the variances
• Support Corporate Audit and Local Audit cycle by providing information on a timely basis
• Process routine and non-routine payroll special compensation requests, deductions and adjustments for assigned payrolls
• Execution of controls
• Support SME's on Payroll projects seeking to streamline current processes
• Work with HR Service Center, vendor garnishments team, Legal and employees to resolve questions and errors, and ensure wage attachments are processed correctly and legally
• Maintain updated process documentation
• Responsible for monitoring of payrolls claims / overpayments / repayments, working with the HR Service Center and Payroll team.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Accounting / Human Resources
• +2 years of experience in Payroll / Finance environment required (shared service environment preferred)
• Knowledge and experience of Spain payroll calculation and processing
• Accounting Finance knowledge
• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills required (Intermediate or advanced level)
• Basic Knowledge MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI
• Desired experience in multinationals, shared services or finance related if applicable.
• Communication and customer service skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Capability to manage complex/critical scenarios
• KPI's and measurement understanding
• Internal/external audit management experience
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality

• Experience with Spain payroll, SAP Payroll and Finance, Workday, Work Force Management or other common HCM, payroll and time/attendance systems preferred.

• Knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing preferred.

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Data analysis