Central Services Payroll Manager

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Position Summary: We are seeking a professional to comprehensively manage the payroll process, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and support for employees and managers. Key Highlights: 1. Manages the complete payroll process and ensures compliance with labor and tax regulations. 2. Collaborates in identifying and continuously improving payroll processes. 3. Supports employees and managers with payroll and compensation inquiries. We believe in the power of people to transform the world, and we want those who work at Alcampo to thrive in an environment that fosters this transformation — that’s why we champion learning, innovation, and talent development across every individual in the company. If selected, your mission will be to guarantee the accurate, timely, and legally compliant preparation and management of the company’s payroll, ensuring data quality, process efficiency, and fulfillment of labor, tax, and Social Security obligations. As part of the Compensation and Payroll team within Human Resources at Alcampo’s Central Services, your responsibilities will include: * Managing and supervising the full payroll cycle (calculation, review, and closing) for all employees. * Ensuring strict compliance with applicable labor, tax, and Social Security regulations governing payroll management. * Coordinating employee onboarding/offboarding, contractual changes, incidents, sick leave/work-related injuries, vacations, variable pay components, bonuses, and flexible compensation. * Managing relationships with official bodies (Social Security, Spanish Tax Agency [AEAT], Mutual Insurance Companies, State Public Employment Service [SEPE]). * Coordinating tasks with other members of the payroll team, establishing objectives and best practices. * Providing support to employees and managers regarding payroll and compensation inquiries. * Preparing payroll reports and KPIs for HR Management. * Verifying and validating payroll calculation results. * Addressing queries and clarifications from store teams. * Maintaining, in coordination with the wider HR and store teams, updated shared files and supporting documentation. * Supporting internal and external audits related to payroll processes. * Assisting in the management of Flexible Compensation. * Actively collaborating in identifying and proposing improvements to payroll processes to optimize efficiency and accuracy. We’d love to meet you if you’re passionate about retail, food, and people — and if you have: * Academic background in Labor Relations, Work Sciences, Business Administration, or higher vocational training in related fields. * At least 1 year of experience in payroll or personnel administration. * Proficiency with payroll platforms. * Experience handling overtime, incapacity cases, absences, and leaves. * Knowledge of labor legislation and Social Security regulations. * Experience calculating vacation payouts, interest, bonuses, and severance payments. * Advanced Excel skills. * Team-oriented mindset. * Strong analytical ability and high attention to detail to ensure accuracy in calculations and information. * Working hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00–18:00; Friday until 15:00, with flexible start/end times. * 1 remote workday per week (Tuesday–Thursday)... We’re stronger together as a team. * Continuous training for your professional growth: technical, competency-based, and business-oriented. * Shared success through our employee stock ownership plan and profit-sharing policies. * Enhanced salary value via voluntary flexible compensation (medical insurance, transportation allowance, meal vouchers). * Discounts on purchases at Alcampo stores and gas stations. * International mobility: Internal portal featuring job opportunities across other Auchan countries ✈️ * Volunteering during working hours to contribute to improving society and the environment