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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and effective management of payroll teams. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and maintain data security while overseeing payroll operations.
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End-To-End Payroll ProcessingPayroll System ImplementationPayroll And Social Insurance Specialist CertificationPeople Management SkillsProject Management Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver payroll for all Howmet employees in Hungary, overseeing payroll processing for accuracy, compliance, and timely payments
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing and Time & Attendance transactional services
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
- Collaborate with HR and Hungary leadership, providing payroll-related advice and guidance
- Ensure proper employee-data flow and maintenance between GPS and Payroll systems
- Manage payroll, Time & Attendance, and cafeteria vendor relationships and performance
- Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts
- Report training accurately and on time to the national registry of adult education
- Ensure SOX and internal audit compliance and complete testing according to schedule
- Maintain confidentiality and data security for payroll information
- Represent the payroll function during internal and external audits of Howmet-Köfém Ltd.
- Collaborate with payroll leads in other Howmet countries to share and implement best practices
- Oversee month-end and year-end closings
- Coordinate direct reports’ activities in line with legal, CBA, and company policy requirements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Payroll and social insurance specialist certification or equivalent professional education
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing a payroll team
- Basic English language skills
- Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end payroll processing requirements
- Strong systems knowledge, including the ability to quickly learn new systems
- Effective people management skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization including leadership while building cross-functional relationships with HR, finance, and operations teams
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Knowledge of interactions between HRMS systems & payroll processing
- Experience of working within a matrix organization
- Demonstrable project management experience
- Payroll system implementation experience
- Relocation sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits
Comp & perks- A competitive remuneration package
- Hybrid work schedule, promoting a collaborative work environment and flexibility
- Open minded and welcoming environment, where your ideas are taken seriously
- Challenging duties in truly International environment
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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingTime & Attendance ManagementGeneral Ledger ReconciliationSOX ComplianceData SecurityPayroll Discrepancy ResolutionEmployee Data ManagementPayroll ReportingMatrix Organization ExperienceHRMS Systems Knowledge
Soft Skills
Effective CollaborationInfluencing SkillsPlanning SkillsOrganizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Payroll And Social Insurance Specialist Certification
Industry Keywords
CompliancePayroll RegulationsCBA RequirementsInternal AuditVendor Management