PAYROLL COORDINATOR

Job Description

The Payroll Coordinator supports accurate and timely payroll processing for hotel employees across the Fuerteventura cluster. Typical requirements include experience with payroll administration, Spanish employment and social security regulations, HR or payroll systems, Excel, and careful handling of confidential information. Spanish language skills are normally essential, while English and knowledge of hospitality payroll are valuable. The successful candidate should be organised, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable coordinating with Human Resources, Finance, managers, employees, and external payroll providers. They will be expected to resolve payroll queries, check attendance and contract data, maintain accurate records, meet strict monthly deadlines, and follow Melia’s policies and legal requirements.

Company Info

Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s leading hotel groups and an internationally recognised hospitality company. Founded in Mallorca, the group operates hotels and resorts in Spain and numerous destinations across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Its portfolio includes leisure resorts, urban hotels, luxury properties, and well-known brands such as Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, INNSiDE, Sol, and ZEL. The company employs a large, multicultural workforce and places importance on guest experience, operational quality, sustainability, professional development, and responsible tourism. In the Canary Islands, Meliá manages prominent resort properties and provides employment across hotel operations, finance, human resources, food and beverage, engineering, and guest services. A payroll coordinator would typically work closely with cluster hotel teams while supporting compliant and efficient people administration.

Destination Guide

Spain’s islands offer strong employment opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, retail, transport, wellness, and seasonal events. The Canary Islands, including Fuerteventura, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote, generally have a warm climate, relaxed lifestyle, outdoor activities, and a strong international community. The Balearic Islands, such as Mallorca, Ibiza, and Menorca, are popular for tourism, beaches, culture, and seasonal hospitality work. Spanish is important for administration and everyday life, while English and other European languages are valued in tourism. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work without a visa but must register locally and obtain the required identification and social security documentation. Non-EU applicants usually need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment. Candidates should budget for accommodation, transport, deposits, and seasonal rent increases, and confirm whether the employer provides housing or relocation assistance.