International Payroll Analyst Intern

TITLE: Payroll Analyst InternDEPARTMENT: FinanceREPORTING TO: Payroll AnalystOFFICE LOCATION: Madrid, Spain

ROLE TYPE: 6-Month Full Time Internship, Hybrid

Empowering Innovation, Shaping Futures

Overview of the Global Internship Program:

Our Internship Program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in their field of study, offering professional growth, mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities.

• Professional Growth: You will gain hands-on experience in your field of study, which will be invaluable for your professional development.
• Mentorship: You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gaining insights and guidance that will benefit your career.
• Networking: Being part of our organization will allow you to build a network of contacts within the industry, aiding your future career prospects.
• Skill Development: You will enhance both technical and interpersonal skills through targeted training sessions.

What does the internship program entail?

You will participate in a variety of programs including but not limited to wellness initiatives, team building activities, networking events, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives. These experiences will help you develop both personally and professionally.

As a Payroll Analyst Intern, you will be responsible for supporting payroll processing globally acting as a back-up for the North American, EMEA and APAC analysts, assisting with the documentation of the payroll processes, supporting the implementation of a global payroll platform and supporting monthly reporting, as needed.

• Support daily payroll functional activities by assisting the Senior Payroll Analysts when needed and stepping into fulfill payroll duties when other team members are out
• Understand and maintain the documentation related to the global payroll workflows.
• Coordinate with Human Resources (HR) as needed to ensure information is received timely for the processing of new hires, terminations, transfers and promotions.
• Maintain confidentiality in handling payroll activities and changes.
• Provide supporting documentation and reporting to accounting for the purpose of recording accruals and answer questions, as needed.
• Work with the accounting team to refine the monthly general ledger accounting process to increase efficiency and improve controls.
• Support the transition of payroll processes from the current providers to a global payroll platform.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and responsibilities as needed.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Show Your Enthusiasm: Your motivation and eagerness to learn will bring positive energy to our team.
• Take Initiative: Don’t be afraid to propose new ideas and solutions. Your fresh perspective can make a real difference.
• Collaborate Actively: Work closely with your teammates, sharing insights and supporting each other to achieve common goals.
• Be Proactive: Ask questions and seek opportunities to take on new tasks and challenges.
• Demonstrate Commitment: Show your dedication to the projects you work on, contributing your best effort.
• Enhance Team Dynamics: Your positive attitude and willingness to help will foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Learn and Grow: Take advantage of every learning opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Adapt and Innovate: Be open to new ways of working and embrace changes that can lead to improvements.

 Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in the Role:

• Be in your last year of a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Excellent English language skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with focus on details
• Comfortable navigating through ambiguous and ever-changing situations
• Previous internship experience in payroll and payroll benefits will be desired
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and to effectively communicate complex payroll matters to employees and management.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with utmost professionalism.

Curious about what we offer?

• Full-time paid internship filled with exciting events and initiatives
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Access to IPC University
• Opportunities to improve your technical and soft skills through integrated training and development workshops.
• Invaluable exposure to leadership and the corporate environment.
• Build lasting connections through networking and relationship-building opportunities.
• Connect with your peers and enjoy exciting social events.

Additional Information:

At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some individuals may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs.

Your precise work schedule will be determined by you, your Line Manager and HR before commencement of your internship program with IPC.

 IPC’s Work Culture:

The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today.

Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness.

We live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. Our people have continued to deliver ground-breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years.