Call for interest for Talent Pool of Senior HR Associates (Payroll) GS-7, UNICEF Global Shared Services Centre, Budapest, Hungary

Contract

This is a G-7 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-7 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, results.

UNICEF's Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Budapest, Hungary provides services to UNICEF offices globally in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Payroll and Information Technology.

GSSC has won the 2019 Business Services Firm of the Year in Hungary, one of 26 regional awards announced at the Central and Eastern European Business Services Summit & Awards held in Warsaw, Poland.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF GSSC is looking for talented professionals who are interested in upcoming posts in Payroll Section. Successful candidates would be assigned to the Talent Pool and could be considered for future openings. The main deliverable of the Senior HR Associates is to support the timely and accurate processing of monthly payrolls and process entitlements for assigned pay areas.

This will involve…

1. Generate, analyze payroll-related reports and process monthly payroll

• Generate and review comparison reports, payroll simulations, net pay and bank record validation reports for assigned pay areas including IPs
• Review and validate variances appearing in the payroll reports
• Review exceptions and follow up with HR admin to ensure that necessary corrective actions are taken on time
• Verify consistency of salary data i.e. salary scales including dependency allowances, post adjustment, insurance rates, danger pay by comparing them to rates officially published by ICSC or the UN insurance
• Review the funding analysis reports and liaise with country offices in resolving the funding issues. Provide advice on corrective actions following analytical review of the funding errors

2. Act as subject matter expert for queries related to payroll issues

• Provide estimates on final entitlements and separations including bridging to retirement cases
• Support the delivery and implementation of HR entitlements and benefits by testing fixes when necessary
• Provide knowledge transfer to incoming team members on payroll process and systems
• Review and respond to concerns of vendors and staff on matters related to payroll
• Participate in system testing for salary scales changes and other system related changes

3. Review and process rental and salary advances

• Verify eligibility, completeness of documentation, payment methods and process them in the system as per the established procedure

4. Review and approve separation payments for local staff

• Verify eligibility and the calculation of final entitlements
• Check completeness of documents and follow up with HR on outstanding issues related to separation of staff
• Review the contributory period and prepare separation notification (PF4)

5. Participate and contribute to Special Projects

• Contribute to Special Projects by providing inputs and ideas
• Actively participate in the implementation of special projects

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Completion of secondary education (i.e. high school diploma) is a minimum requirement
• University level courses in human resources, finance or business administration are desirable
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in payroll with secondary education (without university degree) is required
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in payroll for candidates holding Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in finance, economics, administration or related field
• Solid knowledge of payroll processes and entitlements is required
• Strong knowledge of HR and Payroll systems, including SAP is required
• Strong data analytical skills are required
• Proven initiative, proactivity and ability to work independently are required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required
• Work experience with a development organization is an asset
• Knowledge of UN/UNICEF'S rules, regulations and procedures is an asset
• Work experience in shared service center context is an asset
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required
• Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is a strong asset
• A good team player
• High on integrity and values

As an advocate for every child, you will receive

• A competitive salary which is exempted from paying national income taxes in Hungary on United Nations emoluments. Access here the UN Salary Scale for Hungary, and here a salary calculator for simulation.
• Net salary range of HUF 678,250- 771,917 depending on initial step (medical insurance and pension premiums will be deducted from the net salary)
• Holidays and leave, including 30 days of annual leaves per year
• Parental leave
• Dependency allowance
• United Nations sponsored medical insurance plan
• Pension plan
• Optional life insurance plan
• Access to professional development and learning programs, online learning and learning path
• Access to staff well-being support
• Access to career development support

Please visit Compensation and Benefit site on UNICEF Career page

Applicants must be nationals of EU countries or in possession of a valid work permit. Please attach a copy of your work permit to your application submission.

General Service (GS) staff are locally recruited staff and therefore, candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements. UNICEF does not facilitate MFA accreditation for locally recruited staff.

Remarks: Requirement for internal applicants

Internal applicants from GSSC are required to complete the courses of Learning Paths that are identified as essential when applying to the level of this post. Please visit the L&D Portal Learning and Development (sharepoint.com) for more information.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and the following core competencies:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others

View our competency framework at:

https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID).