About this opportunity:
We are now looking for a Payroll Lead to perform HR Delivery tasks according to standard processes/procedures related to payroll for Hungary! Our payroll services are outsourced, but you will, together with the team, be the main contact towards the payroll vendor and make sure processes are followed and securing a good data quality. You will act as the internal payroll owner, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless coordination between stakeholders.
Your responsibility will be to review and validate payroll outputs, oversee data accuracy, ensure compliance with local labor law and tax regulations, and maintain strong internal controls. Beyond operational oversight, you will play a critical role in governance, reporting, reconciliations, and audit support. You will monitor service quality, manage vendor performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes and system efficiency.
This position requires strong local payroll expertise combined with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. Your role will ensure that even with outsourced payroll calculations, the company maintains full visibility, accountability, and compliance internally.
What you will do:
- Responsible for managing and building the daily payroll activities in Hungary in high quality and according to Ericsson's standards
- Partner with internal (e.g. Global Payroll teams, Global People functions, Business Partnering, Finance) and external stakeholders
- Work and collaborate with external payroll providers, ensuring accurate payroll operation
- Acts as the escalation point in resolving complex, outstanding issues with internal and external payroll partners
- Participate in payroll projects and collaborate with the Global Payroll team
- Assess efficiency and effectiveness of crucial payroll operational processes and identify improvements required
- As an expert in the payroll area, collaborate with other payroll-responsible stakeholders on different levels to improve the quality and efficiency of the payroll area managed
- Responsible for managing the internal audits on-site or remotely, executing and implementing the recommendations and observation in all countries under responsibility
- Coordinate, prepare and secure that the payroll input consist of high quality
- Support employees and managers in payroll related matters
- Perform analysis, identify, suggest and drive improvements on processes and tools
- Manage agreed local vendors
- Provide payroll-related accounting support (reconciliations, journal entries, accruals)
You will bring:
- Demonstrated ability: SAP, process knowledge, good knowledge of digitalization and good administrative skills
- A Bachelor's degree, preferably within Human Resources, finance, or proven experience within required area
- A minimum of 3-5 years' experience
- Knowledge about Hungarian legislation and payroll activities.
- Good communication Skill. Proficiency with Hungarian and English Language, analytical learning and researching skills, be proactive, self-motivated, work independently and be customer orientated.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
What we offer:
- Competetive remuneration package including bonus plan and cafeteria allowance with a wide range of selections
- Hybrid work schedule
- Several well-being programs
- Company mobile phone (also for private usage) and company laptop
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Hungary (HU) || Budapest
Req ID: 781475
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Retirement Support — The U.S. 401(k) includes an automatic 3% company contribution plus matching (100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%) with immediate vesting. An employee stock purchase plan and legacy pensions in some groups strengthen long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, and a dedicated volunteer day are offered. Time‑off allotments can increase with tenure and are complemented by hybrid work where roles allow.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health support are part of a comprehensive health and wellbeing offering. Wellness initiatives such as onsite gyms, fitness classes, and EAP access are available in certain locations.
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