Payroll Officer Spain - Based in Barcelona

Overview WHAT YOU’LL DO : As our Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing the full payroll process for the Spainish market, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution in line with local legislation. Based in our vibrant H&M South HQ working alongside colleagues from all around the globe.

Responsibilities Handle new hires, salary updates, terminations, tax and social security deductions, and payroll reporting for the Spanish payroll.

Maintain accurate employee data across systems, ensuring efficient integration between Staffplanner, GPCN and work closely with the accounting team on payments and reconciliations.

Manage personnel administration tasks such as contracts, travel expenses, benefits, and onboarding support.

Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related queries in both Spain and Portugal, liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders, including authorities, auditors, and service providers.

Actively participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing the efficiency and quality of the payroll process.

Team & Collaboration You’ll join our Payroll Team based in Barcelona and work closely with colleagues in Accounting, Legal, and HR, as well as store teams in Spain.

Qualifications 4+ years experience managing payroll in Spain

Strong knowledge Spanish labor, tax, and social security regulations

High attention to detail and discretion when working with sensitive data

Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative mindset

Fluency in Spanish and English (mandatory)

Motivation and eagerness to take on new payroll projects and contribute to continuous process improvement

Previous experience with Staffplanner, Primavera, and GPCN is a plus

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple stakeholders and parallel processes

About H&M Group H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. We want to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Benefits 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET)

H&M Incentive Program (HIP) – a global program rewarding long-term dedication

Development Opportunities : Access to career growth within the H&M Group, with opportunities both locally and internationally

Join Us Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. Most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application. As part of our Equality Plan, at H&M we promote genuine equal opportunities for women and men in all recruitment and professional development processes.

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