Payroll Specialist (6-months)

We are seeking a highly experienced HR Generalist to join our dynamic HR team. As part of the HR Team, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing various HR operational functions, with a focus on payroll administration and other key processes for our organization in Spain and Portugal.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for our Spanish employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations, collective agreements, and company policies.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in labor laws, social security, and tax regulations, and implement necessary updates in the payroll system.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as Finance and Legal departments, to ensure seamless integration of HR processes.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries, including salary calculations, deductions, and benefits.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure data integrity and accuracy in the HR information system.
• Collaborate with external vendors and service providers to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll and related activities.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of HR systems, with a particular focus on SAP HR modules.
• Generate reports and analyze payroll data to support management decision-making processes.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives, providing expertise in HR operations and payroll administration.

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading biotech and chemical companies, with focus in agriculture, comprised of Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality, and safety of agriculture with world-class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds are part of Syngenta Group with 49,000 people in more than 100 countries working to transform how crops are grown. Through partnerships, collaboration, and The Good Growth Plan, we are committed to accelerating innovation for farmers and nature, striving for carbon neutral agriculture, helping people stay safe and healthy, and partnering for impact.

#TogetherSyngentaIberia. In Syngenta, we understand the value of the diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

To learn more visit www.syngenta.com and http://www.goodgrowthplan.com

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in HR operations (+5 years of experience), with a strong focus on payroll administration for Spanish employees.
• Knowledge of Spanish labour laws, social security, and tax regulations. 
• Previous experience in a multinational company is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP HR modules is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excel skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration or Labor Relations specializing in HR.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish Labor, social security and tax regulations.

Languages

• Spanish and English fluency are a must.
• Portuguese is desirable. 

Starting date: September 1st.

• A role that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• A culture that promotes work/life balance and celebrates diversity.
• Competitive salary.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Learning culture and a wide range of development options, including access to learning platforms.
• Life and accident Insurance.
• 6-month contract. 

Equal Opportunity

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.