Senior Payroll Specialist

About the role

Veeva Systems' EMEA Payroll team is hiring a Senior Payroll Specialist in Budapest. You will take end-to-end ownership of managing, processing and reconciling multi-country payrolls using modern tools, while ensuring strict adherence to local statutory compliance, tax laws and internal controls. The role is supported by accessible leadership and a collaborative culture.

Key responsibilities

• Own and execute the end-to-end payroll process for several European countries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all pay cycles (on-cycle and off-cycle)
• Audit, validate and reconcile complex payroll data against source files before final approval
• Advise internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Employee Success) and external service providers on compliance and payroll matters, including employee classification
• Master and implement evolving EU payroll tax regulations and safeguard regional compliance standards
• Spearhead process improvement initiatives and drive regional adoption of new workflows

Required profile

• 7+ years of professional payroll experience in a fast-paced, multi-national environment handling EMEA payroll
• Strong knowledge of EU payroll tax regulations, social contributions and statutory compliance
• Attention to detail, proactive problem solving, fast learning and a collaborative, customer-first approach
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written English

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel functions
• Nice to have: hands-on experience with major HRIS and ERP systems such as Workday or NetSuite
• Nice to have: recognized payroll or accounting certification (e.g. CIPP, Certified Payroll Professional)

What we offer

• Total compensation of 10,500,000 - 16,500,000 HUF, which may include variable bonus and/or stock bonus
• Medical cover, cafeteria and pension plan
• Flexible work from home or in the office