Senior Payroll Specialist, Hungarian Payroll

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hungary.

📋 Description

• Provide comprehensive support for Hungarian payroll and the payroll team in accordance with established standards and client specifications.

• Employ the hrX suite of tools for payroll processing and related tasks.

• Conduct, assist, and oversee Root Cause Analysis when issues lead to client escalations.

• Recognize upsell opportunities and facilitate the Change Request process, including estimating and executing modifications.

• Manage both standard and client-specific payroll reports, inclusive of statutory year-end reporting.

• Keep abreast of current Hungarian legislation, system updates, payroll changes, and procedures.

• Oversee the payroll legislation roadmap.

• Address Hungarian payroll inquiries and requests from team members and clients.

• Assist the Operations Manager with client engagement initiatives.

• Update, maintain, and enforce Defined Work Instructions and other process documentation.

• Appropriately manage sensitive and confidential information.

• Resolve and provide support for technical and functional issues raised by team members and clients.

• Ensure compliant usage of all systems.

• Support and maintain the client solution workbook and offer functional assistance.

• Engage in and promote innovation and continuous improvement efforts.

• Assist and guide project implementations and go-live events.

• Participate in designated projects and activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Approximately 2-3 years of relevant experience managing Hungarian Payroll and Social Insurance in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing, or corporate setting.

• Proficient in English and Hungarian (minimum B2 level).

• Strong understanding of third-party interfaces, timekeeping, tax filing/compliance, benefits, and other critical areas that interact with payroll.

• Solid knowledge of MS Office tools.

• Familiarity with SAP HR would be advantageous.

• Capability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.

• Flexibility to operate in a global and fast-paced environment.

• Attention to detail is essential.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn.

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team setting, as well as independently, while adhering to established processes and procedures.

• Current and future work authorization in Hungary without the need for visa sponsorship from Strada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options.

• Opportunities for development within a multinational organization.

• Work From Home Allowance.

• Health coverage.

• Wellbeing programs.

• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental).

• Retirement plans.

• Learning opportunities.

• Continuing education and training.

• Competitive total rewards package.