Junior Payroll Specialist

Alpega

Junior Payroll Specialist responsible for payroll-related tasks in the finance team at a leading software company. Reconciling payroll and maintaining accurate records across international entities.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeSant Cugat • 🇪🇸 SpainJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll management, including payroll calculations, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate employee records. Proficient in handling payroll inquiries and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and payroll practices.

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Payroll ManagementPayroll ReconciliationSalary CalculationAttention to DetailExcellent Communication

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Hard Skills

Payroll CalculationAccrualsLedger EntriesTime Sheet Data CollectionPayroll Systems Update

Soft Skills

TrustworthinessOrganizational AbilityInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Payroll PracticesAccounting PrinciplesEmployee Database ManagementConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for all payroll related tasks in some of our entities
Reconciling the monthly payroll received from the external payroll provider
Collecting and reviewing time sheet data and payroll information
Accruals, ledger entries for accounting and control of payroll files
Updating payroll systems, including employment hires and terminations
Calculation of salaries, overtime, commission, bonus, vacation days, etc.
Providing monthly payroll data to the external payroll provider
Provide all payment information, like salaries and taxes, to the Treasury team
Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns from employees and other stakeholders
Maintain accurate records on the employee database and on payroll documentation and transactions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a payroll specialist for at least 1 (internship and above)
Degree in administration, finance or related fields
Fluent English level (b2 or above)
High numerical aptitude
Keen interest on accounting principles and payroll practices
Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality and detail
Robust organizational ability with great attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance and allowance
Hybrid work model: 3 days in office / 2 home office
An international working environment, with over 40 nationalities in the Alpega Team.