EMEA Payroll Specialist

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with a global life sciences organization in its search for an EMEA Payroll Specialist for its expanding Payroll Finance Shared Services team based in Budapest.

This position plays a crucial role in supporting Payroll operations for over 8,000 employees across 37 countries.

The EMEA Payroll Specialist ensures accurate and timely Payroll processing, compliance, and a seamless employee experience across the EMEA region.

Responsibilities of the EMEA Payroll Specialist:

• Prepare and validate Payroll data for processing with third-party Payroll vendors, ensuring compliance and timeliness across multiple EMEA countries

• Investigate and resolve Payroll discrepancies in partnership with HR Shared Services, ensuring a positive employee experience

• Execute audits, validations, and off-cycle payments while maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality

• Lead or support Payroll-related vendor transitions, process improvements, and implementation initiatives

• Ensure full compliance with internal controls, local labor laws, and regulatory requirements across the region

Candidate requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4–5 years of Payroll experience in a shared service or multinational environment

• Strong working knowledge of third-party Payroll systems (e.g. SAP, ADP, SuccessFactors, Microsoft Office Suite)

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-country Payrolls and working with diverse regulations and reporting obligations

• Excellent communication skills in English and at least one additional European language

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, highly matrixed global organization

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with your experience and skills

• Hybrid working model - office and remote flexibility

• Private healthcare, life insurance, and bonus opportunities

• Training and development support within a global Finance community

• Inclusive, supportive culture focused on performance and collaboration
  
  EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.