HR & Payroll Specialist

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. 
 
But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.  
 
We are looking for an experienced HR and Payroll Specialist to join our team. This full-time and permanent position is based in Prague.  

The HR & Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring the correct and timely processing of payroll in collaboration with the client, their HR teams, and management. This position involves both administrative and analytical tasks related to human resources and payroll, as well as communication with authorities and client employees.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure the accuracy of payroll calculations and all payroll-related tasks
• Manage employment contracts, changes in employment conditions, and other personnel documents
• Maintain and update employee personal data (e.g., hires, terminations, changes)
• Ensure compliance of payroll and HR activities with applicable legislation
• Communicate with external institutions (e.g., health insurance companies, the Czech Social Security Administration, tax offices) and take responsibility for correct contributions
• Provide support during audits and inspections, including ensuring compliance with labour law and payroll regulations
• Prepare reports for internal and external purposes (e.g., monthly and annual reports, statistics)
• Prepare annual tax settlement and other annual reports

Candidate Requirements:

•    Secondary or higher education (preferably in economics or human resources)
•    Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll
•    Knowledge of payroll and labour law legislation in the Czech Republic
•    Experience with payroll processing and personnel administration
•    Good command of MS Office, especially Excel
•    Experience with payroll software (e.g., Helios Inuvio) is an advantage
•    Independence, attention to detail, discretion, and thoroughness
•    Strong communication and organizational skills
•    Proficient in English – ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally in an international environment (e.g., emails, simple calls)

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!