Payroll Specialist Romania (Bucharest)

At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-timePayroll Specialist were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and bring your payroll expertise to a fast-paced and collaborative HR environment. Reporting to the HRO Admin and Payroll Team Leader youll contribute to the delivery of high-quality payroll services while ensuring full compliance with Romanian legislation and internal policies.

Youll be responsible for supporting payroll operations managing complex payroll queries validating payroll data and results and partnering with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers. Youll also play an active role in driving continuous improvement initiatives maintaining payroll accuracy and ensuring an excellent service experience for employees managers and HR teams.

Every day youll work closely with HR Administration HR Business Partners Finance and external providers to ensure payroll processes run smoothly accurately and efficiently. Through your expertise and customer-focused approach youll help strengthen payroll compliance operational excellence and employee satisfaction.

Well look to you for:

• Deliver accurate and timely payroll services for both white-collar and blue-collar employee populations ensuring compliance withRomanian labour tax and social security legislation.
• Validate payroll data and payroll calculations including salaries overtime shift allowances night premiums bonuses deductions leave payments and other payroll elements.
• Manage complex payroll cases and provide second-level support for payroll-related queries ensuringresolution within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Act as themain point of contact for employees managers HR teams and other stakeholderson payroll-related matters.
• Build strong partnerships with external payroll providers and third-party vendors to ensurepayroll accuracy compliance and continuous service improvement.
• Supportpayroll audits controls and compliance activities while maintaining accurate process documentation and work instructions.
• Monitor legislativechanges and ensure payroll processes remaincompliantwith Romanian employment tax and social security regulations.
• Support payroll administration for shift workersand blue-collar populations including attendance overtime shift schedules and collective bargaining agreement requirements.
• Identify opportunities forprocess improvementsand drive initiatives that enhance payroll accuracy efficiency and employee experience.
• Collaborateclosely with HR Finance Reward Legal and Operations teams to deliver a high-quality payroll service.
• Coach and supportcolleagues by sharing payroll expertise and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Manage payroll-relatedrequests and incidents through the internal ticketing system ensuring timely resolution and adherence toagreed SLAs.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Microsoft Office Pack: Proficiency in Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Customer Orientation and strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and resilience under pressure with problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Language: English proficiency is mandatory; additional languages are an asset.
• Education: Masters preferred; HR qualifications are an advantage.
• Proven payroll experience in a complex business environment.
• Strong knowledge of Romanian labour law payroll legislation tax and social security regulations.
• Experience working with blue-collar populations time management shifts and overtime processes.
• Experience working with external payroll providers.
• Strong attention to detail analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong sense of ownership accountability and confidentiality.
• SAP GlobalView knowledge and Shared Services experience are considered an advantage.

You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.