Digital Transformation Lead - Payroll

Single PositionExplore a Career With UsView All JobsHybridDigital Transformation Lead - PayrollBUDAPEST, HungaryApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob ID26978858Date posted07/20/2026DepartmentOperations - ServicesDigital Transformation Lead - PayrollAre you looking for a career move that will place you in a global financial organization?By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.Team/Role Overview The Digital Transformation Lead is a strategic individual contributor who drives technology initiatives and digital innovation across payroll operations. This role combines deep payroll domain expertise with advanced technology knowledge to modernize payroll systems, processes, and capabilities. The position focuses on transformation program execution, technology implementation, and the adoption of cutting-edge payroll solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.What you’ll do:Digital Strategy Execution: Develop and execute a comprehensive digital transformation roadmap for global payroll operations, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and enhanced controls.Technology & Architecture Leadership: Design the payroll technology architecture, oversee system integrations, and manage the implementation of modern cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and automation tools.Process Modernization: Re-engineer and optimize payroll processes using digital methodologies to eliminate manual touchpoints, enhance accuracy, and implement employee self-service capabilities.Project & Program Delivery: Lead the end-to-end delivery of payroll technology projects and transformation initiatives, managing timelines, resources, risks, and budgets.Stakeholder Advisory: Advise senior leadership on technology investments and strategy, serving as the subject matter expert on payroll technology trends and best practices.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary bridge between payroll operations, IT, HR technology, and other business units to translate requirements into effective technology solutions.Technical Solution Design: Translate business needs into technical specifications, configure payroll systems, lead testing efforts, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.Data & Analytics: Implement advanced reporting, dashboards, and predictive analytics to provide business intelligence, improve data quality, and measure transformation ROI.Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Research, pilot, and champion emerging technologies such as AI/ML to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within payroll.Change Management: Drive the adoption of new technologies and digital ways of working across the organization, managing the impact on stakeholders and processes.What we can offer youBy joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:Cafeteria ProgramHome Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our officesPension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fundGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and DegreedFlexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balanceCareer progression opportunities across geographies and business linesSocially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunitiesAlongside these benefits Citi is committed to...