Senior Payroll Specialist - Internal Finance - Core Business Services

Working Location: Athens (hybrid)

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Being part of EY in Greece means being part of a team which has been announced as Top Employer for the third consecutive year, certified as a Great Place to Work for a second year in a row, and awarded as Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting for the first time!

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences through coaching and training programs as well as the use of advanced technology and AI. We’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams

Join our continuously growing team, which employs over 2.800 professionals in Greece, to experience great flexibility under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Join our Finance team - Core Business Services (CBS) and play a key role in managing EY Greece’s internal payroll operations. This is not a client-facing role—it’s about ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency for our own people. As part of the Payroll team, you will contribute to the smooth execution of monthly payroll processes, social security obligations, and labor law compliance, supporting the backbone of EY’s internal operations.

You’ll collaborate closely with HR and Finance colleagues to deliver timely and precise payroll services for EY employees, leveraging advanced payroll systems and tools. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, award-winning environment, where your expertise will directly impact employee experience and organizational success.

Your key responsibilities

• Data input & processing in payroll software; data export and checking for accuracy, completeness and reasonability compared to data input
• Administration of payroll process and preparation of monthly payroll
• Responsible for monthly social security obligations and submissions of analytical periodical declarations
• Calculation of compensation package for resigned/dismissed employees
• Processing employees’ time and attendance information for working hours/sick leaves/leaves/overtime hours etc.
• Handling of public authorities’ tasks (Ergani platform, Sepenet, etc.)
• Handling of payroll-related inquiries, changes, and updates
• Communication with social security and labor authorities

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent academic background, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration
• 4-6 years of experience in process payroll calculations
• Experience as user of SCAN HRMS
• Knowledge of labor and social security legislation
• Knowledge and experience to the information system of the Hellenic Ministry of labor (ERGANI)
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Greek and English
• Experience and knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

What we look for

• Strong team participation, communication, and interpersonal skills, particularly in teams with diverse skills and backgrounds
• Willingness to learn, proactivity and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas and work under tight deadlines
• Professionalism and consistency in approach to client work, internal business, and practice development
• Confidence to communicate with audiences from a wide range of backgrounds
• Results-oriented approach with keen attention to high quality and details
• Innovative and creative, with a logical and methodical approach to problem solving 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in working in a well-structured organization and virtual teams
• Experience in a professional services environment and/or matrix organization, balancing multiple stakeholders’ requirements

What we offer

We offer you the ability to Shape your Future with Confidence by:

• Developing your professional growth:
• You'll have unlimited access to educational platforms, EY Badges and EY Degrees, alongside support for certifications. You will experience personalized coaching and feedback, and gain exposure to international projects, through our expansive global network, empowering you to define and achieve your own success.
• Dive into our innovative GenAI ecosystem, designed to enhance your EY journey and support your career growth. These advanced AI tools will empower you to focus on higher-value work and meaningful interactions, enriching your professional experience like never before.
• Empowering your personal fulfilment: We focus on your financial, social, mental and physical wellbeing.
• Our competitive rewards package, depending on your experience, includes cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health and life insurance scheme, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club card that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
• Our flexible working arrangement (hybrid model) is defined based on your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy other initiatives such as summer short Fridays and an EY Day Off.
• Our commitment to a sustainable way of operating, encourages volunteerism, promotes sustainable practices and offers opportunities for you to create a positive societal impact.
• Our pride lies in working at EY as one of the most recognized employers in Greece through our multiple awards received over the last 3 years (Top Employer, Great Place to Work and Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting).
• Fueling an inclusive culture: We prioritize a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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