Payroll Associate

Why UKG:    

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.  

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you. 

Hybrid role based in our Varna office, with 3 days onsite per week.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Global Payroll Operator to join our dynamic team. As a Global Payroll Operator, you will play a pivotal role in managing accurate and timely payroll processing for our diverse portfolio of international clients. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, ensuring compliance with local regulations, analyzing data, and implementing payroll best practices. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing company at the forefront of the payroll industry.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-country payroll accurately and in compliance with local legislation, tax regulations, and employment laws.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and validate payroll data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct audits and quality assurance checks on payroll inputs and outputs to maintain data integrity.
• Stay updated on changes in global payroll regulations and communicate relevant updates to the team and clients.
• Prepare payroll reports, including tax filings, reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
• Assist in resolving payroll-related queries and escalations from clients and internal teams.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to the development and implementation of payroll best practices.
• Maintain confidential employee data and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience post-graduate, in a data orientated environment;
• Looks for opportunities to leverage information for organizational gain; •Analytical thinker & can add knowledge, solutions and ideas;
• Keen to grow, learn and develop in a challenging hyper-growth organization;
• Strong Communicator & good at building Relationships;
• Well organized, Dynamic, reliable & Consistent;
• Customer Experience centric;
• Strong presentation skills.

• 25 to 28 days of annual leave;
• Medical coverage provided by Bulstrad for you and your dependents;
• Life, AD&D, Disability & critical illness coverage provided by DZI;
• Meal vouchers provided by Edenred – EUR 95 per month;
• Employee Assistance Programs available 24/7;
• Global Tuition Reimbursement program – up to EUR 3 425 per year;
• Fertility support – up to EUR 6 525 per year;
• Adoption assistance;
• Business travel insurance;
•  U choose program – EUR 275 every quarter to be spent on eligible items.

Company Overview:

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform with unified HR, payroll, and workforce management, built to solve the unique challenges of frontline work. Powered by people-first AI and decades of labor data, UKG turns workforce intelligence into real-time decisions around staffing, pay, compliance, and productivity, enabling every worker to confidently take action as work happens. That’s why more than 80,000 organizations worldwide trust UKG to run their workforce — not just manage it. Learn more at ukg.com. 

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.       

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process  

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com

The pay range for this position is €13,500 to €16,000 gross per year. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits