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Job Title:  Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: 

Granada, ES

Reference No: 3018

Office Type: Home office - same as employee home address at the top of the contract. 

Elevate Your Career with Zalaris

Zalaris is a rapidly expanding global leader in Tech HR and payroll solutions.

We’re big enough for you to grow and be a part of an international environment but small enough for you to be visible and truly make a difference.

We foster open communication and short decision-making paths that encourage creative and innovative thinking.

Zalaris’ culture is rooted in values inspired by Nordic working ethos: everyone matters, aiming high and team spirit. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone brings their own uniqueness. Zalaris’ employees come from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life, and we are proud of it.

Job Summary

Step into a role where your payroll expertise makes a difference — across borders and industries.

We are currently seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our experienced team in Granada/ Spain. In this role, you will support a range of international clients and ensure smooth, accurate payroll processing across multiple industries.

You’ll be part of a highly skilled team committed to delivering exceptional Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions.

At Zalaris, a leading provider of HCM services in Europe and a trusted SAP Gold Partner, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology and a diverse client portfolio — contributing to innovative payroll solutions and more.

Join our team of payroll professionals in Spain.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute timely and accurate payroll processing for client employees using SAP Payroll
  • Manage and maintain salary-related data in SAP for your assigned client portfolio
  • Ensure precise and compliant payroll calculations in close cooperation with HR, finance, and other relevant departments
  • Provide expert guidance to clients on tax and social security matters, maintaining direct contact with social security institutions and authorities
  • Conduct payroll audits and contribute to the ongoing improvement of payroll processes
  • Stay current with applicable payroll regulations and ensure compliance
  • Deliver reports and audits, and offer consultative support to clients
  • Act as the primary contact for all client inquiries and issues related to payroll

Education and Experience

  • At least 5 years of experience in Spanish payroll accounting, with hands-on use of SAP Payroll
  • Strong knowledge of the SAP HCM Payroll module
  • Solid understanding of Spanish tax and social security legislation
  • Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and company pension schemes; experience with expatriate payroll and wage garnishments is a plus
  • Service-oriented, reliable, and structured approach to work
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Confident user of MS Office and open to new technologies
  • Fluent in Spanish and proficient in English

What we can offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working mode, offering flexibility and work-life balance
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
  • The opportunity to contribute to a global leader in HR and payroll services
  • Benefits
  • Flexible working hours can be arranged in agreement with the manager
  • Work from home allowance
  • Reduced working hours during the month of August

Ready to become part of our team? Join us at Zalaris and be a part of a vibrant, collaborative community of Tech HR and payroll experts dedicated to grow and innovate. #team Zalaris

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