OMAI Payroll Lead Analyst (One-Year Fixed Term)

OMAI Payroll Lead Analyst (One-Year Fixed Term) Join Citi’s Payroll Team in Budapest and make your own progress in a supportive and friendly environment. Role Overview The Payroll Lead Analyst is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and successful adoption of payroll changes, process automation and AI implementation in various OMAI workstream. This role requires detailed documentation of business

, collaboration with key stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Technology departments, and the ability to translate business needs into functional specifications. The Payroll Lead Analyst will review current processes, recommend opportunities for improvement, and proactively engage in resolving issues with stakeholders to ensure optimal payroll system performance and accuracy. Additionally, this role will provide guidance to Payroll Operations Analysts and Payroll SMEs on new processes. What you’ll do Support Payroll OMAI Initiatives: Support the end-to-end change management lifecycle for payroll-related projects, including system upgrades, new module implementations, and process enhancements. Business Requirements Documentation: Document detailed business requirements by engaging with various stakeholders to understand current state processes and desired future state outcomes. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with key stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Technology departments to ensure alignment, gather input, and manage expectations throughout the change process. Functional Specification Translation: Translate complex business needs and requirements into clear, precise, and actionable functional specifications for development and configuration teams. Process Analysis and Improvement: Analyze existing payroll processes to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and areas for improvement, recommending innovative solutions to enhance operational effectiveness and accuracy. Issue Resolution: Proactively engage with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and resolve issues related to payroll system performance, data accuracy, and process adherence. Guidance and Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to Payroll Analysts and Payroll Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on new payroll processes, system functionalities, and best practices. Testing and Validation: Participate in the testing and validation of new payroll automation and processes to ensure they meet documented requirements and regulatory compliance. Documentation and Knowledge Transfer: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including process flows, user manuals, and training materials. Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with payroll changes and develop mitigation strategies. What we’ll need from you Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in payroll operations, payroll systems, transformation initiatives, or change management. Proven track record of successfully supporting change initiatives within a complex organizational structure. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with all levels of an organization. Advanced ability to document detailed business requirements and functional specifications. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio). What we can offer you By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well: Cafeteria Program Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models) Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave) Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund Group Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities! #LI-SM9 ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Operations - Services------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Payroll------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: Ft17,157,800.00 - Ft28,767,800.00------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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