People & Culture Officer, NO-B, Fixed Term Position, UNICEF Global Shared Services Centre, Payroll and Off-boarding, #00117006 (Only for Hungarian nationals)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The UNICEF Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Budapest provides global services in Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, and IT. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work for children.

Job Purpose

The Payroll and Offboarding Officer ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll and People&Culture processes for various pay areas, safeguarding equity and consistency in UN/UNICEF regulations. This role is accountable for end-to-end payroll operations, including simulations, error resolution, off-cycle runs, retroactive adjustments, and separation payments. It also manages Separation from Service, Pension & Health Insurance Administration, interpreting and approving HR entitlements and benefits. The incumbent provides expert guidance on HR policies, supervises team members, delivers training, and drives process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality within the GSSC.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the HR Payroll-Offboarding Manager, the incumbent will carry out the following key functions: - Payroll Management: Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, including simulations, error resolution, off-cycle runs, and retroactive adjustments. Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll-related transactions. - Separation from Service, Pension & After-Service Health Insurance Administration: Manage all aspects of employee separation, including final payments, pension administration, and health insurance continuation. Interpret and approve HR entitlements and benefits related to separation. - Team Leadership: Supervise and guide team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment. Provide support and development opportunities for the team. - Training & Capacity Building: Deliver training to staff and management on payroll and offboarding processes, policies, and systems. Build capacity within the team and wider GSSC. - Process Improvement & Projects: Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service quality. Participate in and lead projects related to payroll and offboarding systems and procedures. - Data Analysis & Reporting: Generate reports and analyze payroll and offboarding data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis.

Work Experience

2 years of relevant work experience in payroll, human resources, benefits and entitlements, or other related fields is required. Experience with SAP is also required.

Skills

Supervisory experience, SAP knowledge, Advanced Excel skills, Advanced PowerPoint skills, Payroll administration, HR policy interpretation, Benefits administration, Process improvement, Data analysis, Client focus, Team leadership, Capacity building

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