Senior Payroll Specialist Lisboa

Senior Payroll Specialist
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join a dynamic team and serve as the key point of contact for payroll operations across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive
  -
  - end payroll processing for multiple countries, primarily focused on Spain and Portugal
• Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state/canton, local, and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary contact for complex payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders.
• Interpret and apply policies for leaves, disability, allowances,
  - time payments, and garnishments
• Collaborate with external payroll vendors to ensure correct data application and settlement.
• Review and validate payroll calculations, including gross pay, bonuses, commissions, pension contributions, absences, and statutory leave
• Partner with People Systems teams to streamline HR-to-payroll integration processes
• Support payroll process improvements and operational efficiencies

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in
  -
  - end payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of taxation, audit, and compliance requirements across different jurisdictions
• Excellent payroll management skills with strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Proficiency in business process analysis and payroll process management
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for
  - functional collaboration with HR, finance, tax, and external vendors
• Fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese (spoken and written);
  
  additional European language skills are advantageous
• Detail-oriented approach with confidence handling complex payroll queries and regulations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary:
  
  
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Dynamic, collaborative work environment
• Cross-functional partnership opportunities
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Ready to take your payroll expertise to the next level? Apply now!