Payroll Specialist

About the role

Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail groups, is hiring a Payroll Specialist for its HR team in Belgrade. The specialist works in a team of five payroll professionals led by the HR Services & Rewards Manager, delivering accurate and timely payroll for more than 13,000 colleagues. The role covers end-to-end payroll processing, legal compliance, tax filings, reporting and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Independently manage payroll calculations, employee compensation and payments for external engagements
• Monitor regulatory changes, interpret labor legislation and implement updates to stay compliant
• Prepare and submit tax returns, maintain payroll documentation and carry out data reconciliation and compliance checks
• Generate internal and external reports and ensure timely distribution of payslips
• Identify and mitigate payroll risks while protecting employee data

Required profile

• Minimum secondary education diploma (Level IV), preferably in Economics or a related field
• At least 3 years of payroll experience, ideally in a large organization or payroll service provider
• Proactivity, initiative and ability to work independently
• Good command of English

Required skills

• Experience working with SAP
• Strong knowledge of labor law and payroll regulations

What we offer

• Permanent employment contract with a 6-month probation period
• Hybrid work, partly from home and partly from the Belgrade office, with at least three days a week in the office
• Private health insurance and minimum 26 days of annual leave
• Employee discount card with 12% off in stores and other benefits