Senior Payroll Specialist

The Opportunity
PwC is the leading practice in tax, assurance and advisory and offers a diverse range of services and therefore opportunities for newcomers to our organization.

We are currently looking for a Payroll Senior Specialist to join our Tax –TRS Payroll and HR Admin team based in Bucharest. We are looking for a motivated, team-working, detail-oriented and responsible person with very good payroll knowledge.

What we are looking for:

• 4-5 years experience in previous payroll processing expertise.
• Strong knowledge of Romanian labour legislation.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing procedures.
• Strong knowledge of fiscal treatment of all aspects related to salaries.
• Good English language communication capability.
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Payroll software – DP Payroll is a plus).
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility.
• Attention to details and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A mindset focused on automation and process optimization – experience or interest in digitalization and smart solutions is a plus.
• Proactivity and initiative in identifying solutions and proposing improvements to current workflows.
• Client-oriented approach and ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with both internal and external clients.

What we need from you:

• Registering all salary information in the payroll software.
• Performing salary calculations for the assigned clients.
• Preparing monthly payroll statements (form 112 and 100) and its submission to the Tax Authorities.
• Ensuring an efficient and consistent relationship with specific Authorities – National Institute of Statistics, Labour Office, National Health House, etc.
• Strong capabilities and demonstrating functional expertise in the areas of domestic payroll (e.g. income tax, social charges, labour law, medical leaves and allowances, work relations).
• Preparing HR admin documents, such as: employment contracts, additional acts, any type of decisions, salary certificates for employees, etc.
• Creating and maintaining employee records into Revisal and submitting data to the Labour Office.
• Ensuring that all employee-related changes are performed correctly and timely in relevant systems.
• Advice to clients on payroll issues and labour legislation and acting as first point of contact for enquiries.
• Set up of new clients for payroll and HR admin services.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement of processes and workflows, with a focus on digitalization and operational efficiency.
• Participate in internal transformation initiatives and collaborate with technology teams to automate repetitive tasks.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of automation initiatives aimed at streamlining payroll and HR admin processes.
• Actively engage in client onboarding and relationship-building, ensuring a smooth transition and long-term collaboration.
• Monitor legislative changes and proactively adapt processes to ensure compliance and anticipate client needs.
• Take ownership of client portfolios, acting as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for payroll and labor law matters.

We Offer:

• Opportunities to impact: Dive into diverse projects and seize international assignments that let you shape the future.
• Mentoring: Thrive in a supportive culture with regular feedback, personalized training programs, and clear career development paths.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy our hybrid working policy, flexible hours, extra days off at Christmas, and full compensation for every extra minute you work.
• Extra perks: Indulge in office massages, a Multisport card, medical center membership, and exclusive discounts with partner companies.

We are committed to building a diverse and welcoming/ safe environment, so we're excited to receive applications from people of all cultures and backgrounds.
We appreciate the interest shown by all candidates. However, we wish to advise that only suitable candidates will be contacted.