ID249312 Junior Payroll and HR Assistant

Junior Payroll and HR Assistant @ KPMG | Launch your career in tax & HR compliance

Interested in payroll, HR administration and compliant reporting? We are looking for a Junior Payroll and HR Assistant to join our Tax Team in Bucharest. You will support client payroll and personnel administration processes, helping ensure accurate reporting and compliance with Romanian labour and tax regulations.

The Blueprint of your Role:

• GCA Family & Sub-family: 2.11 Tax – Tax Compliance
• Career Level: Level 6 – Team Member 1 (Entry level)

Why join us?

• Clarity (GCA): You have a well-defined career path. You’ll know exactly where you stand and what steps you need to take to grow within the team.
• Fair Evaluation (Korn Ferry): We don’t rely on subjective opinions. We use a global methodology that helps you understand your potential and develop accordingly.
• Smart Working: We try to automate repetitive processes as much as possible using data analytics tools, so we can focus on the things that actually matter.

What will you actually do?

You will support end-to-end monthly payroll processing, personnel administration and HR data management for KPMG clients, ensuring accurate records and compliant reporting to Romanian authorities.

Core Responsibilities

• Payroll, tax calculations for expat employees & personnel administration: You will support end‑to‑end monthly payroll processing, including data input in our internal systems, preparation and submission of payroll statements and related documentation. The role involves maintaining and archiving employee records, as well as preparing routine HR documentation such as contracts, certificates, reports and other employment‑related documents.
• Tax & regulatory compliance: You will assist with the preparation, self-checking and submission of payroll‑related tax reports, ensuring compliance with Romanian labour and tax legislation.
• Client support & reporting: You will support senior colleagues by setting up contractual arrangements for employees, maintaining and updating HR databases, providing information to employees, and preparing periodic or ad‑hoc reports. The role includes contributing to strong client relationships through accurate, timely and reliable delivery.
• Data collection & analysis: You will collect, validate and input payroll and HR data, supporting reporting activities using Excel and internal systems.
• Personal development: You will continuously develop your professional skills through on‑the‑job learning, coaching and formal training, building knowledge in payroll, taxation, labour legislation and compliance practices.

Who are you?

You are at the beginning of your career in HR and payroll, with a strong interest in people, data accuracy and compliance, and you enjoy organizing information, working with regulations and supporting employees.

Mindset & behaviors

• Proactive & determined: You take initiative, follow through on tasks and look for solutions when issues arise.
• Organized & detail-oriented: You manage multiple tasks, respect deadlines and pay attention to data accuracy.
• Client-focused: You communicate clearly, are responsive and aim to provide high-quality support to clients and their employees.
• Independent yet collaborative: You can work independently on assigned tasks and enjoy collaborating with your team when needed.
• Problem-solving approach: You are comfortable identifying issues, asking the right questions and proposing improvements.
• Eager to learn: You are willing to deepen your knowledge of payroll, labour legislation and tax compliance.

Experience & Background

• University degree (e.g. in economics, business, HR, or related field).
• Experience in personnel administration and/or HR administration (around 1 year) is a plus, but strong motivation and willingness to learn are equally valued.
• Knowledge of labour legislation is considered an advantage.

Tools & methods

• Good IT skills, particularly:
• Excel – for data entry, analysis and reporting.
• Word – for preparing and formatting HR documents.

Communication & language

• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Able to communicate clearly and tactfully with clients’ employees and internal stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Previous internship or junior role in HR, payroll or tax-related services.
• Familiarity with Romanian labour and tax-related regulations affecting payroll and personnel administration.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in tax, payroll or HR compliance.

Benefits At a Glance

• Real Development: Access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, plus the opportunity to gain additional professional qualifications.
• Career Growth: Clear advancement opportunities within the Advisory practice, with exposure to diverse projects and industries.
• Flexible Working: A flexible workplace and work environment that supports smart working and work–life balance.
• Culture & Wellbeing: An internal culture that encourages you to follow your passions, various internal activities and events, plus benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

Ready to build your career in tax compliance, payroll and HR administration?

Apply now and join our KPMG Tax Team in Bucharest!

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