PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. As a TOP Employer certified company, we have a large team of more than 3000 professionals drawn from over 22 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies.At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies.Job DescriptionWhat is awaiting you in our Payroll team?“What I like the most about payroll is the opportunity to contribute to many cool projects that will have positive impact on our employees”. “Working in payroll is very dynamic and you never know what can happen during the day. You’re never bored!”We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to act as our new member of the Shared Service Center of Labour Relations.The position in based in our HQ in Tarragona.This role involves providing efficient and excellent service support in labor relations and payroll responsibilities to the Corporate Areas in HQ. We are looking for someone proactive that will be involved in constant improvement projects within the labor relations area.Tasks and Responsibilities:• Ensure that key costs (e.g. bonus accrual, salary levels) are correctly tracked and recorded, acting as a central point of contact to address any questions and challenge that may arise• Contribute to shaping and implementing the global pay review and variable pay process, ensuring that the process is compliant with the requirements of the reward governance framework• Own the payroll processing cycle for a country or a company depending on size and complexity• Payroll Balances and controls at input and output (Source to Gross, Gross to Net)• Payroll Accounting support• Complex payroll queries & escalations• Point of contact for stakeholders (Benefits, Compensation, Stock Options, HR Services, Local HR, Recruitment, Accounting, Treasury and others)• Projects: process improvementQualificationsBasic Qualifications3+ years of experience in Spanish PayrollFluent in Spanish and EnglishGood analytical skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detailsExperience with Spanish Labor Code, Taxation, Social Security SystemPreferred QualificationsDeep knowledge of personal income tax legislation, labor lawFamiliar with SAP, PeopleSoft, Workday, ADP softwareExperience with process transitionsSense of innovationAdditional InformationWhy join us?• We offer you the opportunity to work in the HQ of a global company sharing experiences with more than 57 nationalities.• Chance to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where you will be able to reach your full potential• Shuttle bus from Barcelona and Tarragona and Internal car sharing app, to promote the sustainable transportation• We promote the training and constant learning and we offer paid specialized training and subsidized language courses• Subsidized canteen Applus IDIADA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.