Payroll Specialist

About the role

H&M Group is hiring a full-time Payroll Specialist in Budapest on a local contract. The specialist coordinates end-to-end payroll processes in Hungary, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time in line with local labor laws, tax regulations, social security requirements and company policies. The role reports to the Payroll Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate accurate, timely and compliant payroll execution with the external payroll provider
• Monitor, update and run processes for employee hires, exits and staff changes
• Monitor the employee time attendance system so absence, overtime and other data are recorded correctly
• Train key stakeholders on basic payroll topics such as time attendance and routines
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee files
• Ensure compliance with external authorities and act as their point of contact, while preparing internal and external reports
• Manage employee benefits from the payroll side, such as the staff discount plan and incentive program
• Manage projects assigned by the Payroll Manager and support stores and offices

Required profile

• Knowledge of Hungarian labor and payroll laws and routines
• Proven payroll experience; retail experience is an asset
• Fluent spoken and written Hungarian and very good English (mandatory)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail
• Planning, organizing, coordinating and project management skills

Required skills

• Familiarity with SAP and SuccessFactors is beneficial
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

What we offer

• 25% staff discount for you and one family member across all H&M Group brands
• 4 days in the office per week, with 1 day flexible
• Domestic travel reimbursement of 86% of the ticket price
• Sport card, referral bonus, occasional coupons and bonuses, and an extra day off on jubilee
• Glasses compensation and access to the Educational Learning Studio platform
• Regular feedback, internal training, onboarding and a structured year-round development process

Applications are submitted through the company's career page with a CV in English; cover letters are not accepted.