Spanish Payroll Specialist

About this job opportunity Our Vision To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees. Our Mission Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world. Our People Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation. What makes this role exciting CloudPay is seeking a skilled and motivated Spanish Payroll Specialist to join our friendly, collaborative team in Barcelona. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all local labor laws, social security requirements, and tax regulations. In this role, you will work closely with both clients and internal teams, playing a key role in providing seamless and reliable payroll services. If you are passionate about payroll, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a forward-thinking organization, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV in English Main responsibilities Manage end-to-end payroll processing according to the monthly payroll calendar, ensuring compliance with Spanish legislation and statutory deadlines Collaborate closely with Operations to validate and reconcile payroll inputs and reports, ensuring all data aligns with legal and client requirements Research and resolving payroll discrepancies prior to processing, and reviewing outputs to ensure accuracy Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes Prepare and uploading monthly payroll reports to the CloudPay platform Manage all communications and submissions related to Spanish Social Security, including registrations, amendments, sick leave, and parental leave, via systems like SILTRA, CONTRAT@, CERTIFIC@, and DELTA Oversee monthly Social Security contribution submissions and addressing any issues that may delay payment Coordinate the calculation and timely submission of tax declarations to AEAT, including models 111, 216, 190, 296, and 345 Support payroll testing and parallel runs for new client implementations or system changes Work in partnership with the Implementation team to ensure new payroll accounts are smoothly transitioned to the in-house team Contribute to setup and configuration validations to ensure all client information is complete and accurate for payroll delivery Experience needed for this role Extensive hands-on experience managing end-to-end Spanish payroll processing Deep understanding of Spanish payroll legislation, compliance, and statutory reporting requirements Expertise in managing complex payroll components such as benefits-in-kind, flexible remuneration, stock options/RSUs, and non-resident employee scenarios Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English (minimum English level: B2) Proficiency with core business tools, including Microsoft Excel, Word, email systems, and Google Apps Confident decision-making skills, a proactive approach to planning, and the ability to manage priorities independently Familiarity with Wolters Kluwer A3 software and SUMAR is a plus Exposure to international payroll environments is beneficial Willingness to attend the Barcelona office three times per month to support team collaboration About you and Our core values Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect Being a team player is key to our culture Solution and customer focused Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do Spain Competitive Salary Competitive vacation allowance Calm app Private Medical Insurance EAP Intensive Days Employee Referral Program WFH Allowance Life Assurance CloudPay NOW Paid Volunteering days Marriage Leave Study Leave Bereavement Leave CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. #LI-AC1 #LI-HYBRID The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. Glassdoor