Payroll Specialist – Zagreb

About the role

SD Worx Croatia is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its growing Adriatic team in Zagreb. You will be responsible for processing payroll in full compliance with Croatian labour and tax legislation, supporting both internal stakeholders and external authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Calculate salaries, overtime, night work, sick leave, maternity leave and other earnings according to Croatian regulations.
• Compute taxes and social security contributions, verify payroll accuracy and prepare statutory reports.
• Submit tax returns and required documentation to the Tax Administration, Health Insurance Fund, Pension and Disability Insurance Fund.
• Maintain and regularly update employee records in HR and payroll systems.
• Prepare documentation for salary reimbursement claims (e.g., sick or maternity leave).
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and external institutions on payroll matters.
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure their implementation.
• Generate internal reports on salary costs and employee‑related expenses.

Required profile

• 1–3 years of payroll processing experience in Croatia.
• Strong knowledge of Croatian Labour Law and payroll‑related tax regulations.
• Fluent in Croatian and proficient in English (intermediate to advanced).
• High accuracy, confidentiality and ability to meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading European Payroll & HR services provider.
• Dynamic team environment with cross‑functional collaboration.
• Competitive compensation disclosed during the recruitment process.