Senior Specialist, Payroll

At Avis Budget Group, we connect people to what matters most — and none of that happens without our talented teams behind the scenes. We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist who will be a key player in ensuring smooth payroll operations across multiple European entities in International from Avis Budget Group BSC in Budapest! 

What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll take ownership of all payroll activities and be a trusted expert for employees and stakeholders across the region:

• Manage end-to-end payroll for several countries with accuracy and compliance

• Ensure payroll is delivered on time and aligned with local tax and labor regulations

• Act as the primary partner for employees and internal teams on complex payroll queries

• Apply policies related to leaves, benefits, allowances, and statutory payments

• Collaborate closely with external payroll vendors to secure correct data and settlements

• Review and validate payroll inputs including gross pay, bonuses, commissions, pension contributions, and absences

• Work with People Systems teams to drive seamless HR–Payroll integrations

• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to enhance payroll efficiency and employee experience

What you bring

• Proven experience managing full payroll lifecycle

• Strong understanding of multi-country payroll, tax, compliance, and audit requirements

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to interpret and simplify complex payroll topics with clarity

• Fluency in English

• Detail-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills

What we offer: 

• Cafeteria benefits, including SZÉP Card, health fund options, and language courses. 

• Performance bonuses based on your annual gross salary. 

• Medical Insurance. 

• Access to an employee discount program at various hotels, gyms, restaurants, and more. 

• Opportunities to grow through our internal learning portfolio and recognition programs. 

• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday. 

• A vibrant, multinational environment with over 30 nationalities working together at the greenest office in Budapest, the Green House Building. 

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.