UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF's Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Budapest, Hungary provides services to UNICEF offices globally in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, Travel and Information Technology.
How can you make a difference? The Payroll and Offboarding Officer ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll and People & Culture processes for various pay areas, while safeguarding equity and consistency in the application of UN/UNICEF regulations and rules. The role is accountable for end-to-end payroll operations, including simulations, error resolution, off-cycle runs, retroactive adjustments, and separation payments, as well as Separation from Service, Pension & Health Insurance Administration, including interpretation and approval of HR entitlements and benefits. In addition, the incumbent provides expert guidance to management and staff on HR policies, supervises team members, delivers training, and drives process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality.
Under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the HR Payroll-Offboarding Manager, the incumbent will carry out the following key functions: Payroll Management; Separation from Service, Pension & After-Service Health Insurance Administration; Team Leadership; Training & Capacity Building; Process Improvement & Projects; Data Analysis & Reporting.
Minimum requirements: Education - Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Finance or any other related field. Work Experience - Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in payroll, human resources, benefits and entitlements or other related fields is required; demonstrable experience in delivering strong Payroll & Offboarding solutions with strong client focus is required. Skills - Strong SAP knowledge and practical experience are required; advanced presentation/PowerPoint and Excel skills are needed. Language Requirements - Fluency in English and Hungarian is required.
Desirables: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish); work experience with the UN or an international organization; work experience in a Global Shared/Business Services/Business Support centre; supervisory experience in leading, developing and maintaining a high performing team; relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Deadline: 04 Sep 2026 Central Europe Daylight Time
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the UNICEF careers portal (Job no: 595230) before the deadline of 04 Sep 2026 (Central Europe Daylight Time). Applicants must be nationals of Hungary; UNICEF GSSC does not facilitate MFA accreditation for locally recruited staff, so applicants must already hold acceptable permits at the time of application. Internal applicants from the GSSC must complete the Learning Path corresponding to their current level and attach a snapshot of the completed path to their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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