Payroll Specialist

Posted:
1/8/2026, 6:35:18 PM

Location(s):
Bratislava, Region of Bratislava, Slovakia ⋅ Region of Bratislava, Slovakia

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Accounting

Do you have an eye for detail and organizational & problem-solving skills? Learning up to date legislation and working with numbers is something you are interested in? If yes, this is an outstanding opportunity for you and your next step in career.

What you will do

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the accurate execution of payroll systems, procedures and maintaining and improving organizational and data processing systems.

How you will do it

  • To run Czech in-house payroll
  • Ensure Payroll for assigned country is processed accurately and on-time for each pay cycle
  • Process monthly variables based on the instruction from different departments
  • Monitor changes in employee status (entries, exits, fixed-term contracts, internal department changes)
  • Calculate earnings from timesheets, including overtime or shift payments
  • Make salary deductions where instructed due to local taxation (e.g. company car, fringe benefits etc.)
  • Prepare regularly scheduled reports for governmental and other external agencies regarding company payment of various taxes, group insurance premiums, union dues, etc.
  • Register and deregister employees at the health and social insurance companies
  • Participate on audit activities with internal and external parties
  • Compile appropriate reports for the Accounting Department
  • Participate and collaborate with other departments on different projects related with Payroll processing
  • Provide job trainings team members as needed

Annual Activities

  • Manage Year-end tax return processing and consulting services to employees
  • Notify the employment office according to the Severely Disabled Persons Act
  • Manage Health insurance reconciliation

What we look for

Required

  • Minimum 2 years previous experience and expertise in Slovak or Czech payroll processing and compliance activities
  • Overview of Slovak or Czech legal payroll guidelines
  • Advanced level of English, Slovak or Czech language both written and spoken is required
  • Ability to organize and plan effectively
  • Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel

Preferred

  • Previous experience in process documentation & instructional design
  • Participation on different projects
  • Degree in accounting, business or any finance related field would be a plus
  • Experience working in international environment would be an advantage

What will you learn

This is a great opportunity to get more experienced in Excel and payroll systems. You will be a part of a team, where you will participate in various of trainings to deepen your legislation/payroll knowledge. After some period of time you can move to next level and become specialist or team leader.

Our benefits

At Johnson Controls, we believe your work should come with perks that make life better. After your first six months, you’ll enjoy a regular monthly bonus. You’ll also enjoy meal vouchers that you can use in the building’s canteen, along with retail discounts that make the most of our great location and help with everyday errands.

Our flexible benefits program gives you the freedom to choose what matters most to you. With over 3,500 options, you can tailor your benefits to fit your lifestyle – from gym memberships and multi-sport cards to medical coverage and wellness services.

Relocating to join us? We’ll support your move with a housing allowance, making it easier to settle into your new home and start your journey in Slovakia.

The gross monthly salary for this position starts from 1800 EUR per month, plus a monthly bonus that starts after your first 6 months. Please note this is a minimum salary and our compensation packages are based on your professional experience and qualifications.

Our Culture 

At Johnson Controls you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in today’s market. Our hardworking people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, results-oriented, hardworking and above all fun. 

We believe that diversity and inclusion matter and make a difference. By embracing the true value of diversity and inclusion, getting comfortable with having crucial conversations, and valuing different perspectives, we will be one of the most desirable places to work. 

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