Global Payroll Assistant

Forvis Mazars Group SC is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, we specialise in audit, tax and advisory services.As part of Forvis Mazars’ strategic move to create a centralized service to serve clients across Europe, we have created Global Compliance & Reporting service with teams, processes and technology that allows multinational groups to meet all its accounting, tax, payroll and legal obligations and commitments, both locally and internationally while having accurate information centralized and delivered from our Center of Excellence (CoE).We are hiring a Global Payroll Assistant to join this strongly growing team in Barcelona.This is an opportunity to contribute to a strategic project at Forvis Mazars and to work in an English-speaking and truly international environment with a high number of countries across Europe.Join us to grow your career through global opportunities, diverse projects, and continuous learning. Belong to a supportive environment where your unique perspective is valued, and success comes from teamwork. Impact with your bold ideas and help drive us forward. Grow. Belong. Impact. Are you interested in a career with a dynamic and training-oriented company, and looking for a new challenge? Join the Forvis Mazars adventure and become part of our team as Global Payroll Assistant (start date January 5th 2026).Your missionSupport payroll processing in our payroll system under supervision of global payroll specialistsAccurately enter data and process salary changes into payroll systemAssist in verifying payroll calculations and reports to ensure accuracyPrepare payment files and accounting documents following established proceduresSupport communication with clients, tax authorities, social insurance institutions, and pension fundsHandle basic HR administrative tasks for various clients under guidanceLearn and apply global payroll processes and best practicesParticipate in payroll process improvement initiative.Your profileDiploma or bachelor's degree in HR-Payroll, Accounting, Finance or related qualification1-3 years of working experience in payroll, HR administration, or accounting with strong interest in payrollGood knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, formulas)Exposure to or willingness to learn international HR or payroll systems, experience with Swiss payroll nice to have Good English skills (minimum B2 level) and ideally French or GermanStrong attention to detail and accuracyGood organizational skills and ability to follow processesAbility to work with deadlines and prioritize daily tasksWillingness to learn and adapt to different client requirementsTeam player with positive attitudeWhat do we offerPermanent full-time contractHybrid working model (1 day of remote/week)International and young environmentComprehensive onboarding and training programIndividual mentoring by experienced payroll specialistsRegular coaching and feedbackClear development path toward global payroll specialist roleOpportunity to gain exposure to multi-country payroll operationsQuickly develop practical skills working with diverse clientsInclusion and DiversityAt Forvis Mazars we are committed to guaranteeing that in our recruitment processes no person will be discriminated against for reasons of gender, age, ethnicity or nationality, religious convictions, or sexual orientation. We believe in equal opportunities and we are committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities in the professional environment; for this reason, the incorporation of people with an accreditable disability equal to or greater than 33% will be positively valued.