Payroll Governance, Audit & Compliance Specialist (all genders)

Hybrid (Oviedo, Spain) II Remote (Poland)

Full time 

Your position

In this position you will report to the Head of Global Payroll. As part of our Global Payroll team, you will play a key role in strengthening governance, compliance, internal controls, and operational excellence across our global payroll organization. In this position, you will support the development of a standardized and well-controlled payroll environment by driving governance initiatives, monitoring key performance indicators, managing compliance and audit activities, and partnering with stakeholders across Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and external providers. You will develop dashboards, reports and gather insights to support decision making. You will also contribute to our ongoing Global Payroll Transformation journey, helping shape future payroll processes, controls, and service delivery models.

Your tasks

• Driving Payroll Governance, Compliance, and Internal Control initiatives across multiple countries
• Monitoring payroll risks, controls, audit findings, and remediation activities
• Defining, tracking, and reporting Global Payroll KPIs and operational performance metrics.
• Supporting process standardization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives
• Contributing to internal and external audit activities and ensuring compliance with corporate standards

Your profile

• Bachelors or master’s degree in business administration, finance, human resources, accounting, or a related field
• Several years of professional experience in Governance, Internal Controls, Process Management, Audit, Compliance, Shared Services, or similar functions

• Payroll experience is highly desirable
• Strong experience in process governance, internal controls, risk management, and performance monitoring

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting, analytics, and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI).

Languages:English – advanced

Our offer

We offer a competitive salary package that reflects your qualifications and experience and aligns with current market values.

Stability: A permanent contract

Flexibility: Flexible working hours for a perfect work-life balance and the possibility of up to 50% home office

Development: In-house training programs and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

Health: Private medical insurance

Plus: Meal allowance

In addition to these local benefits for Spain, we also offer you many global benefits.

Do you want to take the next step?

Please apply online in English, as applications by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons. Here you can find all the details about our application process.

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

Do you have more questions?

Saradha Vathana (Shar) (People Engagement, Employer branding & DEI Partner)

E-Mail: talent.europe@rhimagnesita.com

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

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