HR Advisor - Payroll & HR Support (Temporary)

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Purpose of the Role

The HR Advisor Payroll & HR Support is primarily responsible for managing and overseeing the end-to-end payroll process in Spain, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in salary and benefits administration.

Additionally, the role supports department initiatives in recruitment, onboarding, performance management to strengthen organizational capabilities.

It is a temporary 6-month role.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Payroll & Administration

• Own the end-to-end payroll processing for both blue-collar and white-collar employees in Spain.
• Collect, calculate, and validate payroll data, including benefits, bonuses, overtime, and absences.
• Coordinate with in-country payroll providers to ensure compliance with local legislation, tax regulations, and sectoral agreements.
• Maintain and monitor Time & Attendance systems for accuracy and integrity.
• Act as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for employee payroll and other queries
• Collaborate with Finance & HRIS teams to ensure accurate payroll reporting, headcount data, and alignment with budget forecasts.
• Support annual salary review and wage budgeting process.
• Ensure readiness for internal, external, and statutory audits; maintain up-to-date process documentation.
• Provide data analytics and reporting to support HR and business decision-making.

HR Support

• Provide timely and accurate employee relations support to managers and employees on disciplinary, grievance, absence management and other HR casework, ensuring clear communication and fair outcomes.
• Recruitment & Onboarding Support: Assist in coordinating recruitment processes for Blue Collar employees, focusing on administrative follow-up, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process aligned with HR policies.
• Coordinate implementation of training programs and follow-up on the training plan. And coordination of FUNDAE.
• Support the implementation and follow-up of HR initiatives and projects (e.g., engagement surveys, absenteeism monitoring, Total Rewards, HRIS, Learning & Development), with a focus on process execution, data accuracy, and reporting.

Knowledge and Experience

• A relevant Bachelor degree within an HR-related field of study. Preferably in Labor Relations.
• Languages: Spanish / Catalan. Fluent English is a must (C1).
• Demostrate experience in a Payroll or HR generalist role.
• Strong understanding of the business.
• Must be a self-starter with the proven ability to successfully perform in a changing environment.
• Experience with Workday and Cloudpay is highly valued.
• Collaborative approach in working with others in a diverse, inclusive organization.
• Proficient with MS Programs, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word & Outlook, Power BI.

Client-provided location(s): Valls, Spain

Job ID: Griffith_Foods-JR100835

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-29T19:55:16