Payroll Specialist

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating end‑to‑end payroll processes Hungary, covering the full payroll lifecycle. You will ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time, in compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements, as well as in line with the company’s internal policies and payroll guidelines. You will:

• Secure accurate, timely and compliant payroll execution in collaboration with external payroll provider.
• Monitor, update and run all processes regarding employee hires, exits and staff changes.
• Monitor employee time attendance system so that data is depicted correctly (absence, overtime etc.).
• Deliver trainings for basic payroll matters (e.g. time attendance, routines etc.) to key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee files.
• Secure compliance with all external authorities relevant to payroll function and act as point of contact for authorities and internal customers.
• Prepare needed reports internally and/or externally.
• Manage employee benefits from payroll side (e.g. employee staff discount plan & Incentive Program).
• Manage projects directed by Payroll Manager and contribute to department goals achievement.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You'll collaborate with members of the Payroll team working with Area, Accounting, Store Management and Sales Market functions. You will provide continuous support to our stores and office. Together, you'll ensure smooth Payroll operations and efficient service delivery across all locations.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people with…

• Knowledge of Hungarian labor and payroll laws, legal regulations, and payroll routines.
• Proven experience in payroll roles is required, with retail industry experience considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with great attention to detail.
• Familiarity with SAP and SuccessFactors systems will be beneficial
• Fluent Hungarian (spoken and written) – mandatory.
• Very good English (spoken and written) – mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on Excel.

And people who are…

• Passionate about payroll and labor law, with a strong employee‑first mindset.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, coordinating, and project management.
• Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable, with a positive attitude toward change and a strong desire to learn.

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.

More specifically, we offer:

• 25% staff discount for you and one family member across all H&M Group brands – in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET).
• Working mode: 4 days from office / 1 day flexible.
• Domestic travel reimbursement – 86% from the ticket price
• Sport card in an attractive price
• Referral bonus for recommending externally hired colleagues.
• Occasional coupons and bonuses throughout the year.
• Additional day off (jubilee).
• Glasses compensation.
• Educational Learning Studio platform, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Regular feedback from your manager and colleagues, so you can grow
• Extensive internal trainings and onboarding program
• Structured year-round development process with goal setting, performance evaluation, and achievement review.

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. This is a full-time position based on a local contract in Budapest, Hungary.

The Payroll Specialist reports to the Payroll Manager.

Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application