Payroll & Benefits Assistant

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Spain

Support our business in our payroll and benefits area

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We have been present in Spain since 1993 and we have a team of more than 300 engineers, consultants, and qualified technical personnel. We work for clients from the public and private sectors, providing creative and sustainable solutions based on the efficient use of resources.

Our Payroll and Benefits team in Madrid play a key role in supporting the company´s activities and objectives through their processes. They have a great impact in the correct functioning of the employees within the company and dealing with everyday problems that may arise.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to be part of the payroll and benefits area and collaborate closely with other people within the HR team, Finace and provide support to the specialists in their everyday questions.

As a Payroll and Benefits Assistant at Arup, you will:

• Perform administrative procedures for staff management.
• Get involved in procedures with the general treasury of social security, SEPE and tax agency.
• Provide assistance and resolve employee queries about their payrolls, payments, deductions and benefits.
• Administer and process employee benefits.
• Collaborate closely with the Human Resources and Finance department.
• Support in personnel control (informing the SS of company and employee registrations, terminations...).
• Formalize of contracts, contractual annexes, formal letters, etc...

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone proactive and dynamic that has a great interest in the payroll area. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A degree in Labor Relations, Law or similar.
• Between 1-3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge/management of the A3NOM program.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Siltra and Social Security Files.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

Bonus points if you have:

A master’s degree in labor relations.

Conditions

Immediate incorporation

How to apply for this vacancy?

To apply for this vacancy, register your updated CV and a cover letter in English.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we offer a rewarding career with a global company committed to a better future.  Our unique trust ownership structure allows us to prioritize meaningful work and invest in our people.  We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Well-being and Culture: Access to a range of well-being programs, including sports subsidies, social activities, and initiatives promoting a healthy work-life balance.  We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

Arup is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Spain in 2024 by Actualidad Económica and Forbes magazine, thanks to our flexibility policies. We also adhere to the Code of Principles of Generational Diversity, committing to equal opportunities regardless of age.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning—to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact beatriz.estefania@arup.com. We’re here to support you.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

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