P&O Operations Team Lead (Payroll&People Operations)
Date: Mar 6, 2026
Location: HU
Company: KUKA Group
Discover your impact with KUKA Group
KUKA Group offers an enormous spectrum of possibilities to advance your career, live your passions and unlock your potential. We´re one of the world's leading automation specialists, offering global opportunities in areas such as robotics, automation, logistics, software solutions and electronics. If you´re a go-getter, a visionary with bold ambitions and believer in collaboration and mutual respect, then you're poised for success here at KUKA Group.
Make an impact
People Leadership & Operational Management
- Lead and develop a team of ~10 HR professionals located across multiple sites in Hungary,
- oversee daily P&O operations, including payroll, employee lifecycle administration, data management, HR documentation, and compliance,
- ensure service delivery in line with SLAs, quality standards, and local legal requirements.
Payroll Ownership
- Lead the end-to-end payroll process for ~2,000 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Hungarian labor, tax, and social security regulations,
- partner with internal stakeholders to manage audits, reconciliations, and continuous improvements.
Process Optimization & Digitalization
- Drive process harmonization, automation, and operational efficiency across P&O processes,
- identify optimization opportunities using data, technology, and employee feedback,
- lead and support digital P&O initiatives aligned with the European P&O transformation roadmap in partnership with the Global P&O Process and Digital Excellence team.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Act as the key link between the Budapest P&O Operations Hub and the EMEA P&O Organization in our ongoing country harmonization agenda,
- partner with P&O Business Partners, P&O COEs, and IT teams to deliver seamless employee experiences,
- contribute to Global Projects, process redesign efforts, and standardization initiatives.
What you need to succeed
- Strong experience in P&O Operations, with a clear focus on payroll, P&O administration, and hire to retire employee processes,
- proven people leadership skills (managing teams of similar size preferred),
- solid understanding of end‑to‑end P&O processes and regulatory requirements in Hungary,
- track record of driving process improvement, digital initiatives, or change projects,
- ability to work effectively in a complex, international organizational environment,
- strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills,
- proficiency with HRIS systems and digital tools; affinity for analytics and process design is a plus.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead a high‑impact team serving a large employee population,
- a key role in shaping the future of P&O Operations across Europe,
- dynamic, supportive environment with a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement,
- professional development and growth opportunities in an international setting.
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) statement
Our core belief is in treating each other with kindness, an open mind, and mutual respect, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
KUKA Group is a company committed to equal opportunities. We manage every application with meticulous care and consideration - with a decision-making process that pays no heed to your origin, educational background, age, gender, sexual orientation, or your religious or political beliefs. If you join KUKA Group, you will have ample opportunities to share what motivates you and what defines your individuality.
Join the journey!
If you think a career with KUKA Group could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you. We´re looking forward to receiving your application!