Payroll Specialist (Fixed-term contract) jobs in United States
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Kraken · 2 months ago

Payroll Specialist (Fixed-term contract)

Kraken is a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. They are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with laws and internal policies.

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Responsibilities

Process payroll accurately and timely for all employees in Spain and Italy
Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies
Maintain and update payroll records and employee data (e.g., salaries, bonuses, deductions)
Collaborate with new hires, terminations, and changes in compensation
Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies or errors
Coordinate with Finance for payroll-related journal entries and reporting
Manage relationships with external payroll vendors or platforms
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and payslips
Support audits and reporting requirements as needed

Qualification

Payroll processingPayroll softwareLabor legislationTax regulationsFluent in EnglishFluent in SpanishAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, or similar role in Spain (+2 or 3 years experience)
Solid understanding of payroll principles, labor legislation, and tax regulations
Experience working with payroll software (e.g., ADP, SAP, Workday, Deel, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and high level of confidentiality
Comfortable working with spreadsheets and payroll reports
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Fluent in English and Spanish

Preferred

Experience working in a multinational or remote-first company
Familiarity with payroll processes in Italy
Knowledge of benefits administration and HRIS tools

Company

Kraken

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Kraken is a global customer and culture platform for energy, water, and broadband. It is a sub-organization of Octopus Energy Group.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1B
Key Investors
D1 Capital Partners
2025-12-29Series Unknown· $1B

Leadership Team

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Amir Orad
Chief Executive Officer
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Tim Wan
Chief Financial Officer
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