Payroll Operations Associate

In every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:

• Perform monthly payroll controls for assigned countries, supporting accurate and timely payroll processing in accordance with established standards.
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors, including service delivery, issue tracking and resolution, performance reviews, and the identification of operational improvements.
• Deliver high-quality support to employees and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align payroll processes, timelines, and information requirements.
• Support payroll-related audits and maintain compliance with applicable internal control requirements, including the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control framework.
• Partner with the Compensation Accounting team to support payroll account reconciliations and the timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and identify continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen controls, streamline processes, and reduce operational risk.

• Relevant EMEA payroll experience, including knowledge of employment and withholding tax requirements, tax filings, policies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of compensation accounting and internal controls, with a risk-management mindset and focus on reducing operational risk.
• Strong vendor-management, stakeholder-management, and client-service capabilities, with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to identify and develop practical process improvements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while adapting to change and collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with Workday is advantageous.
• Financial services experience, a bachelor's degree, and a recognized payroll qualification are preferred.

The salary range for Hungary is 11200000 - 16400000 HUF Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.