Senior Payroll Specialist (Hungarian Payroll)

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At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

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Key responsibilities:

Ability to support Hungarian payroll and the payroll team from end to end according to the defined standards and client requirements including all associated payroll tasks and transactions

Ability to utilize the hrX suite of tools as it relates to payroll processing and all associated activities

Undertake, support and manage a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) when an issue occurs resulting in a client escalation ensuring that mitigating actions are implemented

Proactively identify upsell opportunities and support the Change Request process when deviations from the contractually defined standard scope of service are identified. This may include, but is not limited to, estimating and implementing changes

Understand standard and client specific payroll reports including statutory year end reporting needs as required by the customer contract and scope of service

Maintains current knowledge of Hungarian legislation requirements; system updates, changes and overall payroll procedures while managing the payroll legislation road map

Answer Hungarian payroll related questions and requests from the team and from clients; supporting the Operations Manager with client engagement activities

Update, maintain and enforce the usage of the Defined Work Instructions (DWIs)and other process documentation

Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information

Ability to resolve and support technical and functional issues escalated from other team members and clients

Ensure compliant use of all systems

Support and maintain the client solution workbook and provision functional support as needed

Participate and champion innovation activities to drive continuous improvement

Support and guide project implementations and go-lives

Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned

Requirements:

Around 2-3 years relevant experience administering Hungarian Payroll and Social Insurance in an HR consulting, HR Outsourcing or Corporate environment

Very good English and Hungarian skills (B2 minimum)

Strong knowledge of the various inputs and outputs such as third party interfaces, timekeeping, tax filing/compliance, benefits and other key areas that integrate with payroll

Strong knowledge of MS Office tools

Knowledge of SAP HR would be an asset

Ability to identify and mitigate risks

Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal skills

Self-motivated and a willingness to learn

Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures

What we offer:

Remote work

Possibility for development within a multinational organization

Work From Home Allowance

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.

Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.

Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.

Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.

Care About Our Workand Our People– We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

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