Payroll Specialist at H&M Group

Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Numerical Skills, Attention To Detail, Microsoft Office, Excel, Hungarian Language, English Language, Hungarian Labor Laws, Payroll Laws, Payroll Experience, Retail Industry, SAP, SuccessFactors, Planning, Organizing, Project Management, Communication Skills

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Description Payroll Specialist As Payroll Specialist with Hungarian language, you’ll be responsible to coordinate payroll processes for the overall payroll lifecycle. You’ll ensure all employees are paid in accordance with local laws, regulations and the company’s established processing guidelines. You coordinate with the outsourced payroll company, and you are the contact for stores when it comes to matters of working time, benefits. You will: Secure accurate, timely and compliant payroll execution in collaboration with external payroll provider. Monitor, update and run all processes regarding employee hires, exits and staff changes. Monitor employee time attendance system so that data is depicted correctly (absence, overtime etc.). Deliver trainings for basic payroll matters (e.g. time attendance, routines etc.) to key stakeholders. Maintain accurate payroll and employee files. Secure compliance with all external authorities relevant to payroll function and act as point of contact for authorities and internal customers. Prepare needed reports internally and/or externally. Manage employee benefits from payroll side (e.g. employee staff discount plan & Incentive Program). Manage projects directed by the HR Operations Manager and contribute to department goals achievement. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH You'll collaborate with members of the payroll team working with area, accounting, store operations, global functions and regional functions. You will provide continuous support to our stores and office. Together, you'll ensure smooth Payroll operations and efficient service delivery across all locations. WHO YOU ARE We are looking for candidates who have: Strong analytical and numerical skills with great attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on Excel. Fluent Hungarian (spoken and written) – mandatory. Very good English (spoken and written) – mandatory. Knowledge of Hungarian labor and payroll laws, legal regulations, and payroll routines is meriting. Previous experience in payroll roles, preferably within the retail industry is meriting. Familiarity with SAP and SuccessFactors systems is meriting. We value people who are: Skilled in planning, organizing, coordinating, and project management. Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills. Adaptable, with a positive attitude toward change and a strong desire to learn. WHO WE ARE H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. 25% discount in all H&M brands Domestic travel reimbursement – 86% from the ticket price Sport card in an attractive price Access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform Referral Program for external colleagues joining Regular feedback from your manager and colleagues, so you can grow Extensive internal trainings and onboarding program Possibility of growing within the company (over 70% of our recruitment processes are internal) Glasses compensation JOIN US Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. This is a full-time position, based in Budapest, Hungary. The Payroll Specialist is part of the payroll department and reports to the Payroll Lead. Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than the 21 December 2025. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here. *We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application

Responsibilities

The Payroll Specialist will coordinate payroll processes and ensure compliance with local laws and company guidelines. They will also manage employee benefits and collaborate with external payroll providers.