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Job Overview

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

About Citi:

Citi is a leading global bank, which has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions.

Citi Solutions Center is the main EU banking entity for Citi in EMEA with a presence in 25 European countries. It covers several key business lines including Markets and Securities Services, Treasury and Trade Services, Corporate and Investment Banking, Consumer and many others.

About the role:

The EMEA CSC Payroll Group Head - Operations Manager will be accountable for effectively and efficiently managing all operational and managerial aspects of People, Processes and Partners related to Payroll Operations. This role should ensure people growth, development and accountability. The Incumbent will ensure robust governance and control over the e2e payroll operations, will work closely with all stakeholders of EMEA Payroll, and build strong and collaborative relationship to enable progress for People, Processes and Partners.

Key Responsibilities:

The management oversight and delivery of all services and support provided by the Global Payroll Services Organization within a set of countries in the regionRecruit and develop team members, including creating talent development opportunities for high potential staff and ensuring robust operational coverage and actionable succession plans for all critical positionsThe group leadership of all change initiatives impacting the Payroll activity set in the countries, including new technology implementation, vendor migration, CitiDirect implementation and other standardization initiativesLead the implementation of vendor changes, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and in compliance with all Citi TPM and Operational Readiness requirementsIdentify opportunities for and drive improvement in control processes, delivery practices and systemsWork in partnership with the respective Global Process Owner for each process stream to ensure compliance with all standard operating procedures and timely and accurate transaction processingCreate and manage the documentation of internal procedures and business requirementsPartner with functional Global Process Owners and with EMEA Taxonomy Head to ensure that the Global Operating Procedure is fully documented, understood and consistently followed in the countriesEnsure Payroll delivery complies with all country legal and fiscal requirements and that all regulatory requirements are consistently met, and Payroll processes are always demonstrably “audit ready”Ensure regular, documented vendor reviews are performed and that appropriate measures are taken to remediate poor vendor performanceActively support employee engagement activities for the region to promote timely two-way communication and a strong sense of ownership and common purpose across the teamRepresent the Global Payroll Services organization in country Risk&Control meetings, Citi Operations meetings with Citi’s regional leadership team and with senior visitors to the regionAct as a back up of the EMEA CSC Payroll Head and represents the cluster in global and regional meetings

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum 6 + years experience in a related role as a Payroll Operations ManagerExcellent communication skills in EnglishBachelor’s/University degree; Master’s degree preferredExperience in an HR Shared Services environment is beneficialDemonstrated leadership experience in the operation and standardization of multi-country payroll environments, including expatriates, employment tax and payroll accounting, and general accountingExperience in Change and Project ManagementStrong people management and leadership skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsFinancial management skillsStrong facilitation, negotiation and influencing skillsExcellent communication skills to deal with multiple stakeholders, at various levels internally and externally to CitiDemonstrated drive, integrity, good judgment, adaptability, creativity, self-awareness and ability to multi-task and prioritizeExperience/ knowledge of Workday application is preferred

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 ProgramHome 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 officesPension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fundGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and DegreedFlexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balanceCareer progression opportunities across geographies and business linesSocially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities!

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Services

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Job Family:

Payroll

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

20 172 680,00 Ft - 33 822 720,00 Ft

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Automated Processing and AI

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This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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