Our multinational client is looking for an EMEA Payroll Team Lead. This is a key position within the payroll function and the successful candidate will be expected to help drive future process improvements.

Why it is a good opportunity for you:
• Stable and international company background
• Home office opportunity
• Work in an inspiring culture

Job summary:
• Manage the validation and approval of the monthly processing of the payrolls
• Develop and maintain strong Operational procedures to delivery timely and accurate payrolls monthly
• Manage the validation and payrolls monthly
• Monitor and drive internal and external operational KPI’s and report them to Management on a regular basis
• Serve as a 1st point of contact for escalation of any payroll related issues and will be expected to communicate up to Management any concerns and issues in a timely manner
• Drive future process improvements and enhancements within the department as well maintaining a successful working relationship with key stakeholders within and outside of the organization

Requirements:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Payroll delivery activities, including sign off processes
• Shared Service Centre background required
• Experience of managing a team of Payroll professionals
• Extensive experience of processing multi-country payroll
• Serve as first point of contact in the escalation matrix
• Strong knowledge of payroll and accounting procedures including payroll tax law and regulations
• Experience with Workday or equivalent HCM product and productivity software
• Strong process documentation background is desired
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills (English and Hungarian)