Payroll Expert

Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company with roots in the United States serving more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. We deliver high quality health care through choice, predictability, affordability, and through integrated capabilities and connected personalized solutions that advance whole‑person health. Cigna’s mission is to help our customers improve their health, well‑being and sense of security by providing access to care. With our whole‑health approach we focus on addressing health concerns, improving resilience, reducing stress levels, and addressing emotional health issues. Our employer promise is to remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering growth and improving lives by offering meaningful work within a positive inclusive culture that prioritizes our colleagues. We champion teamwork and collaboration and empower our people with cutting‑edge technology to drive efficiency and amplify their impact in everything we do. Together we strive to create an environment where every individual thrives and contributes to meaningful change. Key Responsibilities Support the Payroll Operations Manager in providing a high‑quality payroll service. Assist with managing the day‑to‑day payroll process with limited manager supervision to ensure timely and accurate payments. Proactively keep up to date with payroll legislation and compliance by interpreting new legislation effectively and explaining it to junior team members where applicable. Effectively communicate with authorities and third‑party payroll providers to ensure that payments, reports and returns are delivered accurately and on time. Ensure payroll is administered and authorized in line with process control policies to maintain compliance. Develop and maintain relationships with Finance, wider HR and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of service between departments and to achieve best practice. Act as the initial point of contact (and escalation point from junior team members) for employees in relation to payroll and benefits queries, providing satisfactory and timely resolution. Proactively recommend improvements by continually assessing the effectiveness of the payroll framework and setting up new processes in a constantly evolving environment. Support the management of invoices to ensure appropriate sign‑off, tracking and on‑time payments. Administer a range of employee benefits, ensuring accurate payroll deductions and regular, prompt reporting to third‑party providers (e.g., pensions, medical, various insurances). Calculate statutory payroll payments, statutory documents and other manual calculations as required. Assist with the training of new and existing employees with some supervision. Skills and Experience At least 5 years of experience in a payroll‑focused environment. Strong interest in and deep knowledge of Spanish payroll, with an eagerness to expand expertise to support payroll processes across multiple countries. Motivated by working in an international setting and contributing to payroll operations beyond Spain. Enjoy collaborating within a global, often remote team and value shared success. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and quality. Natural curiosity, proactiveness and enthusiasm for continuous learning. Positive response to change with the ability to adapt quickly. Clear communication skills, addressing issues with maturity and fostering constructive dialogue. Ability to organise and prioritise workload independently. Solid Excel skills; knowledge of Word and PowerPoint is an advantage. Experience with Workday is a plus. Strong English communication skills, both spoken and written, and can participate confidently in English‑speaking meetings. Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive salary Multicultural and hybrid working environment Private medical insurance Employee wellbeing benefits Educational development program About Cigna Healthcare Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health‑care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy), related medical conditions, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information status, public assistance, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email for support. Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume, as you will not receive a response. Key Skills: Data Entry, Paychex, QuickBooks, Accounting, 10‑Key Calculator, Paylocity, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, ADP, Administrative Experience, Human Resources, Bookkeeping. Employment Type: Full‑Time | Experience: years | Vacancy: 1. #J-18808-Ljbffr