Ice Cream - Payroll Partner & Local HR Operations Specialist

Ice Cream - Payroll Partner & Local HR Operations Specialist​​ (3 FTEs)

Scope: local

Location: Hungary, Lithuania & Poland (1-1 FTE/each location)
Terms & Conditions: full-time, hybrid

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand independently, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences, transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ We know life tastes better with ice cream.​ 

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:  

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven, and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and have fun doing it.​   

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company, leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for over 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.   

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.   

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​  

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!  

JOB PURPOSE:

The Country HR OPS will work on site office, with eventual factory visits supporting the local employees in the market and responsible for onsite local support to the functions. This role will be supporting the regional HUB – for payroll and interacting with payroll and benefits vendors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support any compensation / benefits changes (if required) ensuring provision to payroll SME HUB for inclusion in payroll requirements. 
• Work with local payroll and benefits vendors, pension files and add hock benefits handling for that country). 
• Support AON benefits provider on benefits changes for local markets.  
• Collect data from Time & Attendance (if not integrated).  
• Accountable for executing Workday Changes and interacting with country Business managers and country BPS. 
• Provide Payroll Audit data via Service now to Payroll HUB team

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:   

• Excel & Data Management: Strong skills in Microsoft Excel
• Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll compliance (e.g., GDPR, local tax codes).
• Benefits Administration: Familiarity with benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, and leave management.
• Time & Attendance Systems: Experience managing time tracking and attendance systems.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in handling sensitive payroll and employee data.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze payroll data and identify discrepancies or trends.
• Problem Solving: Can resolve payroll issues and respond to employee inquiries effectively.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Employee Support: Strong customer service orientation to assist employees with payroll and HR-related queries.
• Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external vendors.
• Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Process Improvement: Experience in streamlining payroll and HR operations for efficiency.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Documentation: Skilled in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: 

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high-growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. ​ 
• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast-tracked growth. ​
• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt, and grow – your success is measured by impact.​ 
• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates unforgettable moments. 
  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid work and flexibility.
• Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications.
• Sharing the cost of professional training & courses.
• Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others.
• Extra days off to take care of yourself and others.
• Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices.

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company. 

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.   

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now! 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.