UNHCR

Finance

PayrollAssociate

$854–1000k Budapest, Hungary FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Payroll Associate at UNHCR. Skills: Payroll procedures, Microsoft Office Productivity Software, Microsoft Excel, UN Salary Scale components, UN payroll concepts, payroll analysis. Check the accuracy and validity of input calculations/coding to ensure that such entries are in line with staff and financial rules and/or other administrative issuance. Verify and update salary scales, allowances and other payroll master data, banking details of each staff member in the Global Payroll system”

What You'll Achieve.

providing quality Global Payroll services in a timely manner

Industry & Context.

Finance
Problems you'll solve

Analytical thinking; Judgement & decision making

Eligibility Requirements

Right to work in Hungary

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 years relevant experience with High School or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher, Business Administration Office Accounting, Good knowledge in payroll procedures, processes and exposure to provision of support services in an International Organization, Good communicator with interpersonal skills to deal with S/M of different cultural and educational backgrounds, IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software, Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English

Nice to Have

Experience in UNHCR field operations, Good knowledge in UN Financial rules, pass UN Finance examination, Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools, Thorough understanding of UN Salary Scale components and their application to various pay elements, Practical experience with UN payroll concepts, including proration calculations and related adjustments, Hands-on experience in payroll analysis, including monthly and yearly pension reconciliations and validation of payroll results, Hands-on experience on WorkDay Payroll systems

What You'll Do.

Check the accuracy and validity of input calculations/coding to ensure that such entries are in line with staff and financial rules and/or other administrative issuance

Verify and update salary scales

allowances and other payroll master data

banking details of each staff member in the Global Payroll system

Maintain statistical reports and check electronic data output and take corrective measures in case errors are identified

Prepare Account Payable Vouchers (AP Voucher) to staff members for out-of-cycle payments and to third parties

Issue separation notifications for the UNJSPF in a timely manner

calculate the separation entitlements that may be due to a staff member or recover any outstanding debts owed to the Organization by the staff member

Assist in the annual reconciliation of the Pension Fund Ledger analyse pension reports received from the UNJSPF and act accordingly

Respond to queries from staff members on payroll related matters

Run and verify reports

make/amend data entries

submit memoranda/attestations/journal & payment vouchers to the supervisor for approval

Stay abreast of changes in human resources policies as they relate to benefits and allowances

Ensure proper electronic filing

Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility

Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work

issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s)

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Maintains regular contact on a working level on routine issues with other Units, Sections, Field Offices, UN agencies and third parties; Teamwork & collaboration

Communication Scope

Good communicator with interpersonal skills to deal with S/M of different cultural and educational backgrounds; Communication; CO-Cross-cultural communication

Process & Methodology

Planning & organizing

Full Job Description

**Deadline for Applications** May 21, 2026 **Hardship Level** H (no hardship) **Family Type** Family **Residential location (if applicable)** **Grade** GS6 **Staff Member / Affiliate Type** General Service **Reason** Regular > Regular Assignment **Target Start Date** 2026-06-01 **Standard Job Description** Payroll Associate Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Payroll Associate reports to a Payroll supervisor, and s/he is responsible for providing quality Global Payroll services in a timely manner. The incumbent works independently on regular assignments with an oversight from the supervisor, who provides general guidance and work plans for identifying work priorities and appropriate approaches. The Payroll Associate maintains regular contact on a working level on routine issues with other Units, Sections, Field Offices, UN agencies and third parties. The incumbent is in charge of the payroll data of staff members at different levels, based on alpha distribution among other Payroll Associates, to answer queries and provide information as necessary and appropriate. The confidentiality of all personnel and payroll matters and the need to deal with clients in a courteous and efficient manner are salient features of this position. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties \- Check the accuracy and validity of input calculations/coding to ensure that such entries are in line with staff and financia

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