Payroll Team Lead (Hungary)

Entity: People, Culture & Communications Job Family Group: HR Group Job Description: At bp, our people are our most valuable asset. The People, Culture & Communications (PC&C) function fosters a diverse, inclusive culture where everybody can thrive. As part of a coordinated energy company, PC&C is embarking on a major transformation to be more competitive, responsive, and customer-focused. We’re investing in key locations such as India, Hungary, Malaysia, and Brazil, offering an exciting but challenging opportunity to shape a fast-moving PC&C function, building teams and structures and driving continuous improvement. We’re looking for driven, ambitious enthusiasts who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about people. If you're ready to build something transformative, this is the place for you. Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team? Join our Team and advance your career as a Payroll Team Lead (Hungary) In this role You will: Handle overall team management including resource allocation, retention and engagement working with and by coaching team members Ensures horizontal and vertical alignment of strategic direction and ‘vision’ for respective services to ensure teams are operating in alignment with global process and customer needs as well as adhering to local legislation Be involved in projects/ initiatives locally and globally Represent the team to both internal and external audiences regarding operational issues and improvement/change initiatives Recognise the need for and lead through change management initiatives while maintaining and driving team engagement Support planning and executive operation strategy Resolve any complex issues that are called out by the team and oversee and monitor their performance Implement the best solutions for Local Delivery and Hungarian Payroll process and proactively identify, propose and implement continuous improvement opportunities Proactively map out processes for any risk areas and identify mitigation actions Manage a team of SMEs, Senior Specialists and Specialists (size of 10-15 members) Create an inclusive environment recognising diversity of team members, create open and trustful communication among teams. Build capability through inspiring teams to learn new skills, adopt new practices and seek growth opportunities Move at a high pace while collaborating, managing risks, communicating, thinking globally and while demonstrating BP’s values, behaviours and approaches Continuously promote Agile methodology through both adopting agile principles and actively championing agile at every opportunity Apply deep digital expertise to problems, through understanding and promoting automation and through analysing data to create breakthrough solutions What You will need to be successful: Proficiency in English language Hands-on experience in the Hungarian payroll and social insurance area Proven team leader with a track record of team development and driving strong performance within a diverse team Ability to provide professional advice and experience in managing admin / payroll team Understanding of Payroll, Social Security and Taxation requirements and processes in Hungary Experience in handling audits Striving for problem solving attitude, comfortable using analytics to identify outcomes and influence decision making. Strong communication and strong stakeholder management skills Digital fluency – experience with SAP is a plus Customer focus – Puts the customer and business strategy at the heart of decision making. Ability to guide leaders through choices to best suit business requirements Group mind-set - demonstrates an understanding of the value of, and ability to develop, high quality, trust-based relationships with HR colleagues & with the wider organisation - leaders & employees Integrity; role model of BP V&Bs to others in the function and business Cultural fluency - able to operate successfully across cultural boundaries with sensitivity At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you: Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements Life & health insurance, medical care package Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program Possibility to join our social communities and networks Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us! Travel Requirement Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable Relocation Assistance: Relocation may be negotiable for this role Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Customer service delivery excellence, Customer Service Design, Data Management, Decision Making, Developing and implementing strategy, Discovered resource estimation and assurance, Employee and labour relations (Inactive), Extract, Global Perspective, Information Security, Leading transformation, Management Reporting, Managing change, Managing strategic partnerships, Measurement and metrics, Organizational Knowledge, Performance and planning, Problem Solving, Project and programme management {+ 5 more} Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us . If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.