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Reimagine What’s Possible
And at the European Shared Services Center based in Cornellà de Llobregat, with more than 300 employees, we support the group's various subsidiaries of all Europe and other regions. We have built an outstanding multicultural environment composed by employees of around 30 different nationalities.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist with Arabic and English based in Cornellá (Barcelona) for a permanent contract.
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for delivering accurate payroll processing and administrative support for multiple countries. This role includes processing salary data, payroll-related expenses and timesheets, maintaining employee payroll records, managing compensation and employee status updates, and responding to payroll-related inquiries.
The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of social security, taxation, statutory payments, and payroll-related legislation. In addition, this role provides effective and efficient administrative support to the local HR function, guaranteeing adherence, accuracy, and a high level of service to internal team members.
As a Payroll Specialist, your main responsibilities will include:
Process payroll accurately and on time for the countries assigned, including salaries, expenses, and timesheets
Respond to questions concerning payroll from employees, HR, and other collaborators
Remit payroll-related payments to tax authorities, social insurance bodies, and benefits providers; prepare and submit required regulatory forms
Maintain and update employee payroll and benefits records, including pay and personnel changes
Collaborate closely with Payroll Specialists and external payroll providers to guarantee adherence and smooth payroll operations
Stay up to date on payroll practices, statutory requirements, and regulations for assigned countries
Support internal controls, including documentation, developing, and testing activities
Prepare ad hoc payroll reports and support payroll data analysis as the need arises
Document payroll procedures, operating guidelines, and any manual work practices outside the system
Actively contribute to payroll process improvements and guideline development
Build working relationships with external providers and Country HR Managers to ensure timely and accurate information flow
Process payment requests and support of additional payroll-related projects and tasks as needed
To be successful in this role, you'll at least need!
Essential Skills & Competencies
Proficient in Arabic as spoken in the Middle East and in English; additional languages are a plus
Open-minded, flexible, and willing to learn, with the ability to multitask and adapt in a cross-functional environment
Proven customer service attitude with a proactive and practical approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong time-management skills with attention to detail
Solid PC literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work successfully in a team environment
Considerable discretion and a proven dedication to maintaining confidentiality
Desirable Skills & Experience
1â3 years of proven experience in a payroll or HR environment
Experience working with SAP HR/Payroll, Workday, and/or ADP
Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
What we offer:
Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills.
We Take Care of You: With medical insurance (Adeslas), life insurance, and a pension plan.
Flexible Compensation Plan: Includes a restaurant card, private health insurance for family members, nursery vouchers, and a transport card.
Economic Support for Remote Work.
Flexible Hours: With the possibility to work from home 3 days per week.
Holidays: 23 days + additional days for work adjustment.
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company + a training platform: you choose what you want to deepen.
Special Discounts: On your favorite brands for being part of Air Products.
Parking Space:So, you don't stress about arriving at the office.
We are the worldâs largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.â¯
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitâ¯About Air Products.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a leading industrial gases company serving >250,000 customers across 50 countries.
