Currently we are looking for talented people for the role of:

Payroll Specialist (German speaker)

Work location: Budapest, Hungary

The Payroll Specialist, reporting to the Regional Payroll Lead, provides detail-level payroll administration and payroll processing as part of the European Payroll team supporting the Germany region.

Your daily and weekly tasks will be as follows:

· Consolidate payroll data from various sources

· Submission of payroll data to external service providers

· Review calculations & work with provider on any necessary adjustments

· Generate gross to net, & net pay reports

· Arrange net payments to associates

· Discharge any other payroll associated liabilities (taxes, social contributions, insurances, pensions)

· Understanding and adhere to Audit and Compliance

· Maintain relevant Country payroll knowledge

· Keep key business partners up to date with any legislation changes for the local region

· Build & maintain strong working relationships with KBP (ie.HR, Finance, Stock Admin, Tax, Internal audit)

· Handle questions from employees regarding payroll.

· Ad hoc duties and special projects as requested by management.

Required skills:

· College/University degree

· Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position (end-to-end payroll), preferably in a multinational environment

· Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills

· Good command of English and German both written and verbal

· Knowledge of People Soft or other ERP systems is a plus;

· Good communication skills

· Ability to work under pressure

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Team player attitude

· Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload

What we offer:

· A chance to be part of a rapidly expanding organization

· Easy to access location and modern office building

· Home office possibility

· Competitive salary and cafeteria benefits; sport allowance, medical benefits

· Reimbursable language courses

· Team events, Company events

· Annual bonus for top performers and annual salary review

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.