Payroll manager

• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing Payroll team within an international organization.
• Cafeteria
• Strategic role with ownership of payroll operations, compliance, and service delivery excellence.
• Home-office
• Exposure to a diverse stakeholder environment, including clients, public authorities, auditors, and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements, service innovation, and business growth.
• Collaborative work environment with strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning in payroll, labor law, and leadership.

• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing Payroll team within an international organization.
• Cafeteria
• Strategic role with ownership of payroll operations, compliance, and service delivery excellence.
• Home-office
• Exposure to a diverse stakeholder environment, including clients, public authorities, auditors, and senior leadership.
• Collaborative work environment with strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning in payroll, labor law, and leadership.

Payroll Operations & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in line with local legislation, internal policies, and client agreements.
• Take full responsibility for payroll administration and execution for both internal employees and the temporary/agency workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of all payroll-related activities.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of payroll-related declarations, reports, and social security contributions within legally required deadlines.
• Guarantee compliance with labor law, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve payroll and HR administration processes.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the Payroll team to maximize service quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the activities of Payroll department employees.
• Foster a customer-focused and high-performance culture within the team.

Systems & Process Management

• Oversee the maintenance, optimization, and upgrades of payroll and HR systems.
• Ensure the accurate production of payroll documents, reports, and employee records.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of payroll service offerings.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related matters with clients, authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll administration and labor law topics to clients and employees.
• Participate in meetings with existing and prospective clients and support the preparation of payroll service proposals.
• Ensure timely responses to payroll-related inquiries from employees and customers.

Reporting & Financial Coordination

• Coordinate monthly payroll activities for internal and external customers.
• Ensure the accuracy of payroll data and related accounting entries.
• Manage the preparation of monthly accounting notes and payroll-related reports for internal operations and designated clients.
• Deliver management and client reporting accurately and on time.

• Fluent English AND Hungarian, both written and spoken.
• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience in a complex payroll environment, ideally managing payroll for 500+ employees, including part-time employees, shift workers, and overtime arrangements.
• Strong knowledge of local labor law, payroll administration, social security contributions, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery for both internal employees and temporary/agency workforce populations.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems; Navision experience is considered a strong advantage.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to change, drive continuous improvement, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including team management, coaching, performance development, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to drive operational efficiency and business results.

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