Junior Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute end-to-end payroll processes for the Hungary site(s), ensuring accurate and timely monthly, mid-month payroll processing.
• Independently calculate payroll elements (e.g., base pay, overtime/shift allowances, bonuses, benefits, deductions) and ensure correct handling of absences and time & attendance inputs, validate calculations, review payroll outputs, and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure payroll accounting entries and reporting are compliant with Hungarian Labor Code and align them with internal policies.
• Maintain payroll data accuracy and confidentiality; manage employee payroll records and support payroll-related audits and internal controls.
• Preparing and filing tax and social security contribution returns; recording and maintaining records of exemptions, family allowances, tax credits, garnishment and personal allowances.
• Performing tasks related to the establishment and termination of employment relationships (official filings, documents), as well as tracking and managing changes.
• Preparing employer statements, income statements, and other certificates, as well as tax returns
• Submitting data reports (Hungarian Central Statistical Office—annual, quarterly), preparing reports and statistics for and regulatory authorities
• Provide professional support to employees and stakeholders by handling payroll inquiries and explaining payroll components in a clear, compliant manner.
• Cooperate closely with Division HR, Finance colleagues and business leaders to continuously improve payroll processes, efficiency, and compliance.
• Prepare regular payroll reports and analytics (headcount, labor cost, variances), and support ad-hoc requests from management.
• Support statutory reporting and cooperation with relevant authorities as required, and ensure documentation is up to date.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, with at least 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Advance knowledge level of labor and employment law.
• Able to handle payroll-related work independently for a large workforce (over 500 employees).
• Monitoring the current legal environment (Labor Code, tax and social security laws) and implementing changes.
• Knowledge of integrated payroll and time-tracking systems (Nexon EHR knowledge is an advantage).
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Fluent Hungarian andcapable to communicate English as a working language.
• Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end payroll calculation.
• Positive attitude, strong work motivation, high resilience, and strong adaptability.
• Experience gained in a multinational, matrix organization.

What We Offer:

• International working environment.
• Supportive and inclusive corporate culture.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
• International training opportunities: participate in training programs organized in different countries and gain valuable global experience.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are committed to sustainability and possess the required skills, apply to join our Szeged plant in Hungary. Join us on our journey towards a sustainable future!

About Us – BYD

Our mission is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects people with nature. We are looking for talented individuals who share this vision and want to make a positive impact as part of a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. We operate across four major industries: electronics, automotive, new energy, and rail transit, employing more than 900,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in renewable energy solutions, BYD is committed to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

Our company is looking for a new colleague for the position of Junior Payroll Specialist, who would like to work in a stable workplace and become part of a great team!