Payroll accountant and HR support (m/f/d)

The University
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Overview

employment relationship:

Full-time
contact:
personal@hok.ac.at
start:

as soon as possible
application time:

30.09.2026
salary:

Salary min. € 46.200,- p.a.
reference number:

13-26

Full-time preferred. Travel expenses related to the application will not be covered.

area of responsibility

You independently manage the company's monthly payroll processing.
You maintain employee master data as well as electronically recorded time and attendance data.
You serve as the go-to contact for employees on all payroll-related questions.
You also assist with drafting employment contracts, reference letters, and other HR correspondence.
The role includes contributing to recruitment and candidate selection.
You organize and run onboarding processes for new hires.
You further support the development and implementation of HR projects, including the adoption of AI tools.

qualification profile

A completed qualification as a payroll accountant/specialist.
Relevant professional experience, including familiarity with dealing with the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), the tax office, and other authorities.
Excellent knowledge of tax, social security, and related regulatory law.
Solid understanding of HR processes and reporting.
Strong command of MS Office as well as payroll software, ideally hands-on experience with Sage DPW (currently in use).
Strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a confident, collegial manner, paired with assertiveness and resilience under pressure.

In addition to a competitive gross salary starting at EUR 46,200.- per year (full-time; salary depends on qualifications, experience, and individual skills), we offer an attractive incentive program, a wide range of training and professional development opportunities, and the option to work remotely a significant portion of the time (40 %).

We look forward to receiving your written application to: personal@hok.ac.at