SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices across Europe and in Mauritius. Our purpose is to bring people solutions to life, enabling organisations of all sizes to turn Human Resources into a source of value for both the business and its people.
Our people solutions cover the entire employee journey – from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding and developing talent.
About the role:
We are currently undergoing significant business expansion in Spain and are looking to strengthen our SD Worx Iberia team with bold, proactive people who have a team spirit, curiosity, and the ambition to grow professionally alongside the company.
As a Payroll Implementation Specialist at SD Worx Iberia, you will help clients based in Portugal implement and optimise their payroll processes, acting as their trusted advisor throughout the implementation phase. At the same time, we will support your personal development, technical expertise, and professional growth opportunities.
Which tasks can you expect?
As implementation:
o You will act as the intermediary between the client and the technical implementation team.
o You will be responsible for gathering requirements and reviewing them afterwards.
o You will agree on the system configuration to be implemented.
o You will support system testing activities (unit testing and parallel payroll runs).
o You will support data migration activities.
Occasionally, when workload allows, you will participate in payroll consultant activities (new hires, employee changes, incidents, terminations), as well as payroll calculation.
What we are looking for?
· Minimum 2/3 years of experience in payroll administration and Portuguese labour legislation.
· A degree in Labour Relations or an IT-related qualification would be valued.
· A strong interest in HR in general, and particularly in payroll administration and employment legislation.
· Analytical skills and an interest in software applications.
· A willingness to learn, enjoy client interaction, and the ability to work accurately and in an organised manner.
· Assertiveness and strong communication skills.
· Someone who contributes to our team spirit with a good sense of humour and a unique personal style.
· Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential.
· Knowledge of Milena will be considered an advantage.
What do you have to offer?
· A challenging and varied role.
· A valuable experience within a leading company in its field, currently experiencing strong growth and offering numerous opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills.
· In addition to a competitive salary, SD Worx Iberia offers you the flexibility to take control of your work through flexible working hours and a hybrid working model combining home and office working.
We work as one and grow together across all countries, continuously improving and moving from good to great.
What do we have to offer?
🏝️ Comprehensive training and development programs.
🏝️ Flexible working schedule
🏝️ Private medical insurance 100% covered by SD Worx
🏝️ 25 vacation days
🏝️ 18 hours for personal matters
🏝️ Reduced summer hours: 36 hours instead of 40 per week, for 4 weeks (to be chosen in July or August)
🏝️ Cobee flexible retribution options: meals, transportation, etc.
🏝️ Laptop and equipment provided
🏝️ Workation: possibility to work from abroad (where SD Worx has legal entity, up to 4 weeks per year)
🏝️ Learning opportunities: language courses (as per availability), individual training bonus, an individual development plan, and professional training
🏝️ Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx!
Salary range information will be shared with candidates during the initial interaction with the Talent Acquisition team, either by phone or email.
Why Join SD Worx?
Flexible working: Flexible working hours and remote/hybrid working options – working arrangements are open for discussion
Learning & development: Access to professional training and an individual development plan
Career growth: Whether you want to deepen your expertise or broaden your career, there is room to grow within SD Worx
Collaborative culture: From many locations, we work as one – moving from better to best together
SD Worx values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of origin, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, ethnic or social background, or stage of life.
All hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience and role‑related qualifications.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in payroll administration and Portuguese labor legislation
- Degree in Labour Relations or an IT-related qualification
- Strong interest in HR, payroll administration, and employment legislation
- Analytical skills and interest in software applications
- Willingness to learn and ability to interact with clients
- Ability to work accurately and in an organized manner
- Assertiveness and strong communication skills
- Fluency in Portuguese and English
- Knowledge of Milena
SD Worx Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SD Worx and has not been reviewed or approved by SD Worx.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are frequently positioned as flexible and customizable, including cafeteria-style options and country-specific choices. This tailoring (e.g., mobility, extra insurance, or additional leave) is presented as a way to align rewards to individual needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off options appear broad in several markets, with multiple leave types from day one and, in some countries, generous holiday allowances or the ability to trade for extra days. These provisions are often linked to strong work–life balance and flexibility.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle offerings include workation policies, wellness schemes, vouchers and discounts, and Employee Assistance Programs. Hybrid work practices and allowances further round out the day‑to‑day experience.
SD Worx Insights
What We Do
We spark success at the heart of your business so you and your people can thrive. About SD Worx In today’s new world of fluid work, people want to be inspired by what they do and have the freedom to focus on what matters. Organisations need a dynamic, motivated workforce empowered by smart technology. As a leading European provider of integrated HR solutions, SD Worx turns HR into a source of value for their customers’ business and the people that work for them. SD Worx delivers HR solutions across the entire employee lifecycle, from paying employees to attracting, employing, rewarding and developing the talent who make businesses succeed. SD Worx powers performance through four core capabilities: software, outsourcing, consultancy and data-driven insights. SD Worx is the trusted leading European provider of end-to-end HR solutions for all organisations and workers. About 90,000 small and large organisations across Europe place their trust in the company and its +75 years' worth of experience. SD Worx calculates the salaries of approximately 5.7 million employees and ranks among the top five worldwide. The more than 7,500 employees operate in Belgium (HQ), Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. SD Worx achieved a consolidated revenue of EUR 1.058 billion in 2023. More info on www.sdworx.com
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