Payroll Specialist Romania (Bucharest)

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are looking for a passionate Payroll Specialist Romania to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations that support our people and business goals. You will collaborate with dedicated teams, driving excellence in payroll processes and contributing to Alstom’s mission of sustainable mobility.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Deliver accurate and timely payroll services for both white-collar and blue-collar employee populations, ensuring compliance with Romanian labour, tax and social security legislation;
• Validate payroll data and payroll calculations, including salaries, overtime, shift allowances, night premiums, bonuses, deductions, leave payments and other payroll elements;
• Manage complex payroll cases and provide second-level support for payroll-related queries, ensuring resolution within agreed service level agreements (SLAs);
• Act as the main point of contact for employees, managers, HR teams and other stakeholders on payroll-related matters;
• Build strong partnerships with external payroll providers and third-party vendors to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance and continuous service improvement;
• Support payroll audits, controls and compliance activities while maintaining accurate process documentation and work instructions;
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure payroll processes remain compliant with Romanian employment, tax and social security regulations;
• Support payroll administration for shift workers and blue-collar populations, including attendance, overtime, shift schedules and collective bargaining agreement requirements;
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives that enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency and employee experience;
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, Reward, Legal and Operations teams to deliver a high-quality payroll service;
• Coach and support colleagues by sharing payroll expertise and contributing to a collaborative team environment;
• Manage payroll-related requests and incidents through the internal ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to agreed SLAs.

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What You Bring

• Proven payroll experience in a complex business environment;
• Strong knowledge of Romanian labour law, payroll legislation, tax and social security regulations;
• Experience working with blue-collar populations, time management, shifts and overtime processes;
• Experience working with external payroll providers;
• Customer Orientation and strong interpersonal skills;
• Adaptability and resilience under pressure, with problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Language: English proficiency is mandatory; additional languages are an asset;
• Microsoft Office Pack: Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Education: Master’s preferred; HR qualifications are an advantage;
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent customer service, stakeholder management and communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines;
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability and confidentiality;
• SAP GlobalView knowledge and Shared Services experience are considered an advantage.

How Success Is Measured

• Accurate and timely payroll delivery aligned with internal deadlines;
• Effective collaboration with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders;
• Reduction in payroll errors and continuous improvement in process efficiency.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Contribute to sustainable mobility projects with global impact from Cluj-Napoca;
• Grow your career through continuous learning and development programs;
• Perks and Benefits:
  • Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career;
  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues;
  • Contribute to innovative projects;
  • Utilize our dynamic, friendly and flexible working environment;
  • Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning;
  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.