Payroll Specialist
R0158195 Madrid Corporate Office Madrid, Madrid

Overview
Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.
Job Responsibilities
ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in nearly 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages over 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of nearly $78 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end payroll process for various European countries in collaboration with local payroll providers
- Manage transactional services of payroll working with in-country HR Advisors and supporting the HRBP team.
- Proactively streamline processes and systems to improve ways of working and make them more efficient & scalable as our business grows.
- Be accountable for data integrity in systems, embedding robust quality assurance and control mechanisms into new processes to ensure compliance and exemplary data management.
- Ensure accuracy in payroll data, including working hours, absences, bonuses, benefits, and statutory deductions.
- Coordinate with HR, Finance to ensure compliance with local laws and internal policies.
- Act as the main point of contact for internal and external payroll audits.
- Monitor legislative changes in each country and update payroll processes accordingly.
- Support payroll-related projects such as process standardisation or system implementation across Europe.
- Prepare and deliver regular payroll and cost reports to management.
- Provide timely support and responses to employees regarding payroll inquiries
Knowledge & Qualifications:
- Graduate calibre or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a broad range of computer packages, including advanced skills in current Microsoft applications and familiarity with HRIS, ideally Workday.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of payroll production processes in Spain & other European countries.
Experience & Skills:
Essential:
- A proven track record in International/Europe payroll – essential in Spain, ideally also another European country like Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria or Denmark
- Fluent in English
- Demonstrates a passion for customer service and a flexible approach to working supportively with others in the achievement of the overall Company goals.
- High accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities to work effectively to deadlines and show good judgement under pressure.
- Creative problem solver when presented with complex issues, with the initiative to explore new ideas and ways of working to achieve results.
- The ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment and to work collaboratively to drive results and support the wider team and business objectives.
- Knowledge of GDPR and implications for HR processes and data management.
- Highly organised and deadline focused, with the ability to work through and motivate others to deliver.
Desirable:
- Demonstrated experience working in a multinational environment.
- Knowledge of service delivery review, process mapping, process improvement - demonstrable experience of improving systems and processes, including quality assurance and compliance.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Greystar team member? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Professional
- Risk-Taker
- Detail-oriented
- Collaborative
- Strategic
- Communicator
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"Working at Greystar has been an eye opening experience. From day one my supervisors have been enthusiastic and attentive to everything I need to be great at my job. I feel appreciated and know that I’m an important asset to them. Everyday I’m encouraged to improve my knowledge and develop new financial skills while being excited to do so. I was also nervous transitioning from the Marine Corps into the civilian workforce, but with the support of the Greystar accounting family that transition has been much easier."
- Adam
Benefits
Healthcare
Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental (US Only) and vision insurance* plan options
*in select countries
Retirement Planning
We know planning for retirement is a top priority for our team members. We offer competitive retirement savings plans including employer-matched 401(k) plans (US Only) and country-specific Pension Schemes to ensure the security of your financial future.
Paid Time Off
Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays*
*varies by country
Paid Parental Leave
Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child
Professional Development
Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs
Employee Assistance
Program
Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you
Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.
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