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Senior Payroll and People Operations Specialist

Back Market - Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-17

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Back Market is a global marketplace for refurbished devices, helping reduce environmental impact by providing trustworthy, affordable tech with 92% less carbon emissions than new devices. You'll join the Payroll & People Operations team based in Barcelona, owning end-to-end Spanish payroll operations for approximately 90 employees while contributing to the company's broader HR transformation and automation agenda. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Own the complete Spanish payroll cycle: collect and verify inputs, run payslip checks and reconciliations, and ensure accurate, on-time salary payments, taxes, and social contributions - Handle payroll queries with speed and empathy, keeping employees informed and supported - Coordinate with external payroll and benefits providers across Spain, UK, Germany, and France to maintain accurate data flows and meet deadlines - Contribute to automating People Operations workflows (onboarding, offboarding, employee changes) using Workday and AI tools - Maintain data quality and consistency across HR, payroll, finance, and accounting systems; build dashboards to track key metrics - Partner cross-functionally with HRBPs, Recruiters, Finance, Legal, and IT to deliver a seamless employee experience ROLE STRUCTURE: - Individual contributor position - Hybrid: 3 days per week in Barcelona office (mandatory), with 2 remote days per week and 1 remote week per quarter, plus 3 flex days COMPANY CULTURE: Back Market is a certified B Corp (93.2 score) committed to diverse teams and impact-driven work. The company emphasizes hands-on career development in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a mission to make tech reliable, affordable, and sustainable. REQUIREMENTS: - 4–5+ years of hands-on experience processing Spanish payroll - Solid understanding of Spanish social security, tax requirements, and employment legislation - Experience working with external payroll providers and managing payroll stakeholders - Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail - Excellent English communication skills (Spanish required) NICE TO HAVE: - Experience with Workday or Papaya Global - Exposure to UK, Germany, or France payroll - Degree in HR, Payroll, Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

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