<p>Easygo is the Australian technology powerhouse behind global brands <strong>Stake</strong>, <strong>KICK</strong>, and <strong>Easygo Gaming</strong>. As we continue to grow our presence in Serbia, we’re strengthening our local People & Culture operations and looking for an experienced <strong>Senior Payroll Officer</strong> to join us in Belgrade.</p> <p>This is an opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations for our Serbian entities, <strong>Easygo Tech Europe and MB Care</strong>, supporting 200+ employees while working closely with our local People & Culture and Finance teams, as well as our global team in Melbourne.</p> <p>You’ll play an important role in bringing our payroll operations in-house — leading the transition from an external payroll provider to Pantheon, improving data accuracy, and helping us build more efficient and consistent payroll processes as the business continues to grow.</p> <h3><strong>The Role</strong></h3> <p>As Senior Payroll Officer, you’ll be a key member of our People & Culture team, responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across our Serbian entities.</p> <p>The role combines hands-on payroll management with HR administration, systems integration, and process improvement. You’ll work closely with local and global stakeholders, support employees with payroll-related queries, and contribute to the development of our internal payroll operations.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Payroll Processing:</strong> Manage monthly payroll processing for 200+ employees across Easygo Tech and MB Care, ensuring accuracy, timely payments, and compliance with Serbian regulations and internal policies.</li> <li><strong>Payroll Compliance:</strong> Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation in line with Serbian payroll and accounting regulations, ensuring readiness for tax and labour inspections.</li> <li><strong>Payroll Reporting:</strong> Assist with month-end reconciliations and prepare payroll-related reports and documentation, working closely with Finance.</li> <li><strong>HR Administration:</strong> Manage payroll-related HR administration, including employee registrations, deregistrations and changes through CROSO, sick leave administration via eBolovanje/RFZO, and relevant processes through ePorezi.</li> <li><strong>Employee Support:</strong> Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries, ensuring employees receive accurate information and timely support.</li> <li><strong>Payroll Changes:</strong> Collaborate with People & Culture to ensure accurate and timely processing of new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, leave, overtime, and other payroll changes.</li> <li><strong>Contractor Payments:</strong> Process contractor invoices, reconcile vendor accounts, resolve discrepancies, and manage queries related to contractor payments.</li> <li><strong>Payroll Transformation:</strong> Support the transition from an external payroll provider to an in-house payroll function using Pantheon, working closely with implementation partners and internal teams.</li> <li><strong>Systems Integration:</strong> Support and maintain the integration between HiBob and Pantheon, ensuring employee data, leave, overtime, and salary changes flow accurately between systems.</li> <li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Identify and resolve data inconsistencies between HR and payroll systems, improve data accuracy, and help automate payroll processes across both Serbian entities.</li> </ul> <p><strong><br>Who You Are</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Payroll Experience:</strong> At least 5 years of hands-on experience in Serbian payroll processing.</li> <li><strong>Serbian Payroll Expert:</strong> Strong knowledge of Serbian payroll and accounting regulations, with experience ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing.</li> <li><strong>Systems Knowledge:</strong> Working knowledge of Pantheon or a strong willingness and ability to quickly learn the system.</li> <li><strong>Excel Skills:</strong> Good knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.</li> <li><strong>Attention to Detail:</strong> Highly accurate and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on ensuring payroll and financial data is correct.</li> <li><strong>Organised & Reliable:</strong> Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.</li> <li><strong>Clear Communicator:</strong> Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across People & Culture, Finance, and external partners.</li> <li><strong>English Proficiency:</strong> Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate confidently with international stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus points if you also have:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Payroll Transformation:</strong> Experience transitioning payroll from an external provider to an in-house or ERP-based payroll system.</li> <li><strong>HR Systems:</strong> Experience with HiBob or a comparable HRIS, particularly integrating employee data, leave, overtime, and salary changes with payroll processing.</li