Job Description
Job Description
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Payroll Associate, you will be supporting end‑to‑end payroll processes for Bulgaria, covering the full payroll lifecycle. You will contribute to all employee accurate payment and on time, in compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements, as well as in line with the company’s internal policies and payroll guidelines.
You will:
- Participate in securing accurate, timely and compliant payroll execution in collaboration with external payroll provider.
- Monitor, update and run all processes regarding employee hires, exits and staff changes.
- Monitor employee time attendance system so that data is depicted correctly (absence, overtime etc.).
- Support trainings for basic payroll matters (e.g. time attendance, routines etc.) to key stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate payroll and employee files.
- Secure compliance with all external authorities relevant to payroll function and act as point of contact for internal customers and if needed external authorities.
- Prepare needed reports internally and/or externally.
- Manage employee benefits from payroll side (e.g. employee staff discount plan & Incentive Program).
- Participate in projects directed by Payroll Manager and contribute to department goals achievement.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You’ll collaborate with members of the payroll team working with HR, area, accounting, store management and sales market functions. You will provide continuous support to our stores and office. Together, you’ll ensure smooth Payroll operations and efficient service delivery across all locations.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
- Knowledge of WFO time and attendance system
- Familiar with Success Factors
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with great attention to detail.
- Very good English (spoken and written) – mandatory.
- Comfortable use of Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel.
And people who are…
- Passionate about payroll and labor law, with a strong employee‑first mindset.
- Skilled in planning, organizing, coordinating, and project management.
- Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable, with a positive attitude toward change and a strong desire to learn.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
- 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET)
- H&M Incentive Program – HIP. Learn more about the program here
- Private Medical Insurance
- Food Vouchers
- Long Service Reward at 10, 15 & 20 year anniversary
- Multisport card on a preferential price
- Baby Birth Gift Card
- Retirement Reward
- Bonus for Referring a Friend
- Hybrid Work Model
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
This is a full-time position, based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Payroll Associate reports to the Sales Market Greece Payroll Manager.
Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than the 3rd of July. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
