Spanish Payroll Specialist
CloudPay
Accounting & Finance
Barcelona, Spain
Posted on Sep 17, 2025
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
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the full payroll cycle while ensuring compliance with all local labor laws, social security, and tax regulations. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working with data, and strives for high-quality results. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with clients and internal teams, playing a key part in delivering smooth and reliable payroll services. If you’re passionate about payroll, detail-oriented, and eager to grow with a forward-thinking company, we’d love to hear from you!
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
A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to share knowledge and contribute positively across teams
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
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 Package and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Competitive vacation allowance
Calm app
Private Medical Insurance
EAP
Intensive Days
Employee Referral Program
WFH Allowance
Life Assurance
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Paid Volunteering days
Marriage Leave
Study Leave
Bereavement Leave
CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer
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.
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