Payroll Analyst

Role Summary:

We are seeking a payroll professional to provide expertise in payroll preparation and processing, ongoing data audits, and maintenance and setup of employment taxes. The ideal candidate has in-depth payroll experience, ADP reporting knowledge, state/local tax knowledge, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Your role:

• Manage and validate UK payroll data, including time records, adjustments, taxes, and deductions
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing through data collection, reconciliation, and application of payroll policies
• Review payroll calculations such as earnings, deductions, and manual adjustments before processing
• Maintain compliance with local legislation, internal policies, and SOX requirements
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across payroll and related systems
• Prepare payroll-related reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end basis
• Act as a point of contact for payroll-related queries and provide clear, compliant guidance
• Communicate effectively with employees and stakeholders across the organization
• Resolve payroll issues, own escalations, determine root cause, and implement risk avoidance improvements
• Document and maintain payroll processes and procedures
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve payroll operations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in ad hoc payroll projects

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, with 12+ months of UK payroll experience
• Good understanding of payroll, payroll tax, and HR laws and regulations
• Fluent English for regional collaboration and supporting non-Hungarian employees
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially in payroll auditing
• Ability to handle confidential data with strong ethical standards
• Experience with time & attendance systems, e.g. Kronos
• Familiarity with ADP and other payroll vendors is an advantage
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across HR and business teams
• Customer-focused mindset with strong service orientation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
• Strong problem-solving and escalation management skills
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to create and analyze reports
• Comfortable with technology and process improvement

What we offer you:

• Friendly multicultural environment and team events
• Life, accident and health insurance
• Cafeteria package
• Career development and training opportunity
• Opportunity for hybrid work