ABOUT YOU We are hiring highly skilled professionals for the positions of Budget and Payroll Specialist. Currently, we have openings for Staff Officer (Grade 15) and Staff Assistant (Grade 12) roles. The positions are based at JSEC, in Ulm, Germany. As part of the Human Resources team, the incumbents will be responsible for the execution of various aspects of budget, payroll and allowances of all civilian personnel and provide data for budgets as well as support the implementation of the Human Resources programs. The ideal candidates will have a very strong professional background in Payroll and Budget Management as well as in Renumeration and Policy Execution and bring excellent skills in an advisory role related to renumeration, payroll structures, pensions and civilian employment costs. In this role, very high standard of service towards customers and employees paired with excellent language proficiency and strong communication skills are essential. Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements. ABOUT US Headquarters JSEC provides a resilient operational-level Joint Headquarters, capable of supporting 24/7 operations in order to contribute to the Alliance's ability to project and sustain combat power into, across and from the Area of Responsibility (AOR), and, if required, into a Joint Operations Area (JOA). To find out more about the background, please click here or visit the JSEC Homepage\: JSEC - Joint Support and Enabling Command KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The role involves managing the timely planning, preparation, and execution of payroll for local and international civilian staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and labor laws. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll budgets, proposing new budgetary requirements, providing management information, and recommending corrective actions as needed. Additionally, the position involves advising staff on financial matters, supporting policy development, and ensuring proper funding and human resource management, with potential duties related to data protection or mission deployment. Click here for more details QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Expertise in payroll administration and management, as well as prior experience in workforce management, staffing, or personnel roles, with a focus on budgeting or accounting functions; For the Staff Officer role, a university degree in a relevant field (e.g., accounting, finance, business administration etc.) with sufficient post related experience; For the Staff Assistant role, higher secondary education and completed higher vocational training in a relevant field (e.g. accounting, finance, business administration etc.) with sufficient post related experience; Good command in English both written and oral. Click here for more details THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE In-depth knowledge of NATO and Host Nation fiscal and social security systems, pension legislation, and civilian personnel regulations; Supervisory experience in payroll work, including salary surveys, pension schemes, and insurance. Click here for more details SKILLS Ability to tactfully influence and persuade higher management level; Capable to work calmly under high pressure with short deadlines; Capable of numerical analysis and detail handling; Possess both integrity and commitment; Effective judgment, sensitivity and creativity to changing needs and situation. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Please attach any documentation (proof of highest education, diplomas, certificates, testimonials etc.) that you consider to be particularly relevant to the qualification requirements specified in this advertisement. CONTRACT Serving civilian members of NATO will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations. Newly recruited staff will be initially offered a definite duration contract of three years. Thereafter, an indefinite duration contract might be offered. SALARY Salary values indicated in this vacancy notice are based on NATO`s Single Salary Spine scale. Minimum salary G15\: 7,242.23 EUR Minimum salary G12\: 5,818.38 EUR. WHAT DO WE OFFER? Excellent tax-free salary, including (where eligible) expatriation, family and children's allowances and additional privileges for expatriate staff; Education allowance for children (where appropriate) and an excellent private health insurance scheme; Generous annual leave and home leave (if eligible); Retirement Pension Plan.