Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area
Spanish Payroll Manager & Implementation Specialist with 17+ years of experience building payroll models from the ground up and transforming traditional payroll departments into strategic, scalable functions. I specialize in taking ownership of complex payroll environments, leading migrations, stabilizing operations and designing structures that can operate independently under pressure. Recognized as a senior authority in Spanish payroll legislation, complex payroll scenarios and operational risk management. I work where payroll is evolving, growing or under transformation — startup environments, operational takeovers and high-change organizations — bringing structure, governance and long-term reliability. My focus is not just running payroll, but architecting systems that last: strong controls, scalable processes and teams capable of autonomous delivery. I partner with HR, Finance and leadership to convert payroll into a predictable, strategic business function.
Owned the full Spanish payroll cycle for multinational clients (1,000+ employees across 7 entities) within a global outsourced payroll model, ensuring statutory compliance and delivery accuracy. Designed payroll capacity and productivity frameworks, improving operational efficiency and team performance. Acted as senior SME for complex payroll escalations, tax reporting and Social Security claims, supporting international clients and internal teams. Implemented process improvements and trained payroll teams to strengthen operational controls and delivery standards.
- Managing full payrol cycle in house for Global multinational company. IT & finance sector. (1000 employees, 7 companies) - Assuring accurate and timely filing of all related tax reporting in accordance with country specific Government legislation and company deadlines. - Act as SME in areas of escalation, questions and monthly meetings from colleagues and clients - Recommend changes in payroll policies and procedures to continue to improve inefficiencies within the department - Train team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies - Coordinating interviews with hiring managers ; Performing in-person interviews with candidates; Elaborating appropriate company assessments to gauge candidate potential - Provide guidance on Labor Law issues to managers
Facilitator of organizational change by means of implementing HR proyects ( labor clima, competencies management system, training, leadership , executive coaching).
Architected and led the in-house Spanish payroll function for 700+ employees, building full-cycle payroll operations, controls and tax governance from scratch. Transformed a traditional personnel department into a strategic payroll & HR operation, embedding reporting, compliance frameworks and executive-level visibility. Designed compensation structures, payroll governance and workforce reporting models supporting business decision-making. Led payroll and HR teams while acting as senior authority in complex labor, tax and Social Security matters. Stabilized payroll operations during organizational growth, ensuring compliance and operational continuity at scale.
Human Resources Adviser in oriented legal services company. Reporting to owner. My position was located in the area of payroll and consulting. During this time I resolved, satisfactorily, over 1,000 customer queries about labor management concerns fron clients. I was responsible for conducting taxes and relations with public administration for these companies. I also used to prepare documents for court cases. Finally, I also did labor audits when a new company hired our services. Processes company’s payroll every pay period (50 companies and 1000 employees) Maintains payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data Computes employee take-home pay based on time records, benefits, and taxes Answers staff questions about wages, deductions, attendance, and time records Receives and coordinates requests for leave and other absences Handles changes in exemptions, job status, and job titles Adheres to payroll policies and procedures and complies with relevant law Identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies in timesheet and payroll records Honours confidentiality of employees’ pay records Completes payroll reports for record-keeping purposes or managerial review Determines organisation’s tax obligations by calculating national and council taxes as well as National Insurance contributions Performs the distribution of wages through issuance of paper checks or direct transfers to employees’ bank accounts
HR Generalist in top Health and Fitness company. Reporting to owner. Responsible for developing and implementing HR policies: payroll, labor relations, training, S&H, recruitment (competency system based), appraisal perfomance. Management of over 10 workplaces and 200 employees. Functions: - Maintains payroll information by designing systems; directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data. - Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner. - Consult with line management and provide daily HR guidance. - Review and improve payroll policies and procedures. - Advising about legislation updates.