Payroll & Time Services Senior Expert

• Manage end-to-end payroll activities for Hungary ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance.

• Prepare payroll reports year-end statutory reporting and perform data validation reconciliation and error correction.

• Act as the key liaison between Novartis payroll service providers and local authorities.

• Support audits compliance requirements and risk mitigation activities.

• Serve as the primary backup for payroll and time management processes in Hungary Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

• Manage employee queries and processes related to maternity leave parental leave approvals escalations and stakeholder coordination.

• Deliver high-quality services by meeting service level agreement targets achieving customer satisfaction goals and collaborating with local teams service providers and the Hyderabad service center.

• Support People and Organization operations through process improvement service delivery access management troubleshooting training project participation and implementation of strategic objectives.

Essential Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of payroll experience

• Native Hungarian language

• Fluent Czech and English language

• Knowledge of Hungarian Labour Code

• Strong analytical as well as stakeholder management skills

• Strong knowledge of HRIS / payroll systems (SAP Workday)

Desired Requirements

• Ability to manage confidential / regulatory data and ensure compliance

• Advanced Excel and reporting capability

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis were committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: CZK 577 920 to CZK

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives such as relevant skills competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally such as insurance plans retirement plans wellbeing resources and global recognition addition we provide flexible and hybrid working options where possible and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: you will receive

Monthly pension contribution matching your individualcontribution upto 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 weekabove the LabourLaw requirement); 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due tosickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program choice of benefits fromBenefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK foreach working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transport Allowance;MultiSportCard Employee SharePurchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.