Payroll Senior Analyst

Payroll Senior Analyst

Join Citi’s Payroll Team in Budapest and make your own progress in a supportive and friendly environment.

We are looking for a Payroll Subject Matter Expert to the Citi Shared Services Payroll Team, which is based in Budapest and is responsible for managing 44 countries’ payroll processes across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The Payroll Subject Matter Expert deals with tasks in day to day payroll operations, integrates in-depth specialty knowledge of the area and is able to solve complex problems. This role requires excellent analytical and communication skills in order to exchange potentially complex and sensitive information.

Role Overview

The Payroll Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

What you’ll do

• The Payroll Senior Analyst performs business analysis support for an HR and Payroll operations organization; Creates and manages the documentation of internal procedures and business requirements.
• Serves as subject matter expert for payroll processes and procedures.
• Creates and manages the documentation of internal procedures and business requirements; manages the business analysis and documentation of system change specifications; and implementation of user application test plans.
• Executes test plans and identifies and documents discrepancies found through the ability to accurately assess output against expected results; Resolves discrepancies with technical and/or business personnel, communicates issues and results clearly, and retests as required.
• Creates and run data verification reports utilizing queries.
• Interacts with customers on production and project support.
• Plans and execute complex projects and coordinate over a broader departmental spectrum. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams, and is involved in coaching and training of new recruits.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you

• 5-8 years of experience in a related role.
• Previous relevant administration experience (can include payroll, finance, Tax, HR, business travel, mobility)

• Demonstrated execution capabilities

• In-depth understanding and knowledge while contributing to the development of new techniques and processes and for the area or function
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Cafeteria Program

• Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)

• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)

• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices

• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee