Join us as Junior Core HR and Payroll Specialist

JOB PURPOSE

As a Junior Core HR and Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting core HR and payroll processes for our Slovak team. This position combines hands-on HR administration with close cooperation with payroll providers and regional HR teams.

We welcome HR students, as well as professionals returning to work after maternity or parental leave, who already have some HR experience and are looking for a supportive and meaningful work environment. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and manage HR documentation in cooperation with the HR HUB, including ensuring signatures, collecting required documents, and maintaining accurate archives
• Coordinate HR processes related to employee departures and returns from maternity and parental leave
• Collect, verify, and complete all documentation required for payroll calculation, including monthly benefits, wage deduction documents, absence records, attendance sheets, and post‑payroll reports
• Cooperate with the external payroll provider during audits and other payroll‑related reviews
• Support annual payroll activities, including tax reconciliation, in close cooperation with the payroll provider
• Collaborate with the Czech HR team, participate in joint consultations, and contribute to cross‑regional HR projects
• Support the HR Generalist in the implementation of global and local HR initiatives
• Proactively monitor and communicate changes in labour law and related regulations to the HR team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in HR, with a good understanding of Slovak labour law
• Slovak – native or fluent, English – B2 level
• Practical knowledge of MS Excel
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• High level of proactivity, accuracy, and independence

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education or background in HR management or a related field
• Previous experience supporting payroll preparation or cooperation with payroll providers
• Experience working in an international or shared‑services HR environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a part‑time role (1/2 FTE). We are open to two forms of cooperation: employment contract or Agreement to Perform Work. The scope of benefits depends on the chosen form of employment.

What you can expect:

• Hybrid working model and flexible working hours
• Access to our learning and development ecosystem (e learning courses and on the job training)
• Wellbeing support (Multisport card or equivalent, depending on the contract type)
• Company events and team building activities
• Unilever products and refreshments available at the workplace

Additionally, for employment contract:

• Annual bonus based on performance indicators
• 25 days of vacation, 5 personal days, and 1 birthday day off
• Meal allowance
• Contribution to retirement savings (up to 3%)
• Group life insurance

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.