Payroll Administrator

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

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 Administrator for our Spanish market based in Barcelona for a permanent contract.

In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll operations.

While your primary focus will be on Spanish payroll, this position also offers the opportunity to provide administrative support to other countries, giving you exposure to an international environment and diverse practices.

You will collaborate closely with senior payroll specialists, gaining hands-on experience with statutory payments and payroll legislation, and developing the skills to manage end-to-end payroll processes.

As a Payroll Administrator, your main responsibilities will include:

Payroll Processing & Data Management

• Maintain accurate payroll records.
• Collect and verify data for payroll (absences, bonuses, leaves).
• Input pay and personnel changes into the system.
• Ensure timely and accurate salary processing.

Employee Support & Communication

• Respond to payroll-related queries.
• Provide clear information and resolve employee requests.
• Deliver excellent customer service for positive employee experience.

Compliance & Controls

• Perform monthly payroll checks with senior specialists.
• Remit payments to authorities and benefits providers.
• Complete and submit required regulatory forms.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare payroll-related documents, reports, and presentations.
• Document work practices and operating guidelines.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Build relationships with HR colleagues and external authorities.
• Participate in projects and ad-hoc tasks.
• Identify process improvements and suggest better ways of working.

To be successful in this role, you'll at least need

Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English (additional languages are a plus).

Experience:

• Minimum 1.5 years of relevant experience in an international payroll environment.
• Proven track record in customer service and handling confidential information.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office applications and general PC literacy.
• Ability to prepare accurate documentation and reports.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Open-minded, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with multitasking and cross-functional collaboration.
• Highly organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Customer-focused approach in all interactions.
• Resilient under pressure and able to meet deadlines consistently.

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 world's 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.

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, visit About Air Products.